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WWUS41 KBOX 211729
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1229 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

MAZ007-013>023-RIZ001>008-220900-
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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 Smithfield, Fall River, Norwood, Vineyard
Haven, West Greenwich, Newport, New Shoreham, Bristol, New
Bedford, Providence, Narragansett, Coventry, Foxborough, West
Warwick, East Greenwich, Foster, Falmouth, Boston, Quincy,
Taunton, Cambridge, Chatham, Plymouth, Provincetown, Brockton,
Warwick, Westerly, Mattapoisett, and Gloucester
1229 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern 
  Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. This 
  includes Boston to Providence corridor.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday 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 power outages. Whiteout 
  conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and 
  potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The hazardous conditions will 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.

&&

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CTZ002>004-220900-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0004.260222T1200Z-260224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-
Including the cities of Putnam, Windsor Locks, Willimantic,
Union, Vernon, and Hartford
1229 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 
  and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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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MAZ002>006-008>012-026-220900-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0004.260222T1800Z-260224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.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 Greenfield, Lawrence, Amherst,
Chesterfield, Blandford, Ayer, Barre, Lowell, Springfield,
Charlemont, Fitchburg, Northampton, Worcester, Milford,
Framingham, and Orange
1229 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 
  and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western 
  Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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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MAZ024-220900-
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Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Nantucket
1229 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow may mix with rain at times. Total 
  snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. Winds could 
  gust as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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