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Home Return to list Winter Weather Advisory 0011 Issued by the Boston Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-22 00:46:09 572 WWUS41 KBOX 220645 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 145 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 MAZ007-013>023-RIZ001>008-222115- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, Cambridge, New Bedford, Taunton, Warwick, Chatham, West Warwick, Providence, Foster, Quincy, Falmouth, Gloucester, Narragansett, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Westerly, Norwood, Foxborough, Smithfield, Brockton, Coventry, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, New Shoreham, Boston, West Greenwich, Newport, East Greenwich, and Bristol 145 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ CTZ002>004-222115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Putnam, Hartford, Vernon, Windsor Locks, Union, and Willimantic 145 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Hartford, Tolland, and Windham Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with near-blizzard conditions at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ002>006-008>012-026-222115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Northampton, Lawrence, Lowell, Milford, Greenfield, Ayer, Worcester, Framingham, Charlemont, Barre, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Fitchburg, Orange, and Springfield 145 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with near-blizzard conditions at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ024-222115- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0004.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0011.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Nantucket 145 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Nantucket County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Belk Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-22 10:16:48 389 WWUS41 KBOX 221616 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 CTZ002>004-230815- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Putnam, Willimantic, Windsor Locks, Vernon, and Union 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MAZ004>006-009>012-026-230815- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Northampton, Worcester, Lowell, Milford, Ayer, Fitchburg, Framingham, Blandford, Barre, Amherst, and Springfield 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MAZ024-230815- /O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0011.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Nantucket 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MAZ007-013>023-RIZ001>008-230815- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of East Greenwich, Taunton, Warwick, Coventry, Vineyard Haven, Provincetown, Norwood, West Greenwich, Newport, Chatham, New Shoreham, Bristol, Boston, Narragansett, Fall River, Smithfield, New Bedford, Brockton, Providence, West Warwick, Mattapoisett, Westerly, Foster, Falmouth, Cambridge, Gloucester, Plymouth, Quincy, and Foxborough 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MAZ002-003-008-230815- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA- Including the cities of Greenfield, Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Orange 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Franklin County, and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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