Belchertown

Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 11:16AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Headline

Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 11:16AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Description

* 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.

Instructions

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.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaBlizzard
SeverityWarning
Event CodeBZW
AreaNorthern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Northwest Middlesex County
SentSunday, February 22, 2026 11:16 AM EST
ExpiresMonday, February 23, 2026 3:15 AM EST
SenderNWS Boston/Norton MA
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a24c7e553a49e68214e7e2f5349710b69bd3c058.002.2
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