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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

CTZ002>004-230815-
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/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...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

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