Nor'easter to Dump Up to 2 Feet of Snow Across Massachusetts

Blizzard and winter storm warnings issued as heavy, wet snow and strong winds threaten power outages

Feb. 22, 2026 at 4:03pm

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A powerful nor'easter is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding concerns to Massachusetts starting Sunday night and continuing through Monday. The storm could dump up to 2 feet of snow in parts of the state, with the Boston area and points south projected to see the heaviest snowfall. Power outages are a major concern due to the heavy, wet snow and strong gusts.

Why it matters

This nor'easter has the potential to be a significant winter weather event for Massachusetts, with the possibility of widespread power outages, dangerous travel conditions, and coastal flooding. The heavy, wet snow could also make shoveling and snow removal more difficult for residents.

The details

The nor'easter is expected to move in on Sunday night and taper off by Monday night into Tuesday. Boston and points southward are projected to see 18-24 inches of snow, while Worcester County, the Merrimack Valley, and the North Shore are expected to see 12-18 inches. Western Massachusetts is forecast to receive 8-12 inches. The storm will also bring strong winds, with the potential for whiteout conditions and treacherous travel. A coastal flood warning is in effect for parts of the state, and power outages are a major concern due to the heavy, wet snow.

  • The nor'easter is expected to move in on Sunday night.
  • The storm is expected to taper off by Monday night into Tuesday.
  • The worst of the storm is expected to be on Monday morning.

The players

Vicki Graf

Boston 25 Meteorologist who provided forecasts and analysis for the nor'easter.

Tucker Antico

Boston 25 Meteorologist who discussed the potential impacts of the nor'easter.

National Weather Service of Boston

The local office of the National Weather Service that issued blizzard and winter storm warnings for the region.

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What they’re saying

“Things really go downhill overnight. Driving is going to be nearly impossible at times on Monday.”

— Vicki Graf, Boston 25 Meteorologist (Yahoo)

“This is going to be different from that storm we had in January. It was a light, fluffy snow last month. This is heavy and wet. It's tougher to shovel, better for making snowmen.”

— Vicki Graf, Boston 25 Meteorologist (Yahoo)

“This is going to be a nor'easter, a classic one. So, we have heavy snow, we're going to have coastal flooding, mainly on the South Shore and Boston area too. I'm most concerned about power outages here because we have this heavy, wet snow and some very strong winds.”

— Tucker Antico, Boston 25 Meteorologist (Yahoo)

What’s next

The National Weather Service of Boston has warned that whiteout conditions are possible at times, which could make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Residents are advised to prepare for power outages by charging devices and stocking up on supplies.

The takeaway

This nor'easter has the potential to be a significant winter weather event for Massachusetts, with the possibility of widespread power outages, dangerous travel conditions, and coastal flooding. Residents should heed the warnings and prepare accordingly, as the heavy, wet snow and strong winds could make this storm more challenging to deal with than the lighter snowfall seen in January.