Blizzard of 2026 Dumps Historic Snowfall Across Massachusetts

Providence, Boston, and Worcester see record-breaking snow totals as storm moves out to sea

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Blizzard of 2026 has moved out to sea, leaving behind a trail of destruction across Massachusetts. The storm brought record-breaking snowfall to several cities, with Providence, Rhode Island seeing its biggest snowstorm on record with over 37 inches. Boston saw 16.9 inches of snow, putting the city over 60 inches for the season, the first above-average snowfall in four years. Worcester also saw significant accumulation, recording 16 inches and putting the city well over 6 feet of snow for the winter season to date.

Why it matters

The Blizzard of 2026 was a historic winter storm that caused widespread power outages, downed trees and power lines, and stranded vehicles across the region. The record-breaking snow totals in major Massachusetts cities highlight the increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change, putting a strain on infrastructure and emergency response efforts.

The details

The storm brought intense bands of snow that dumped up to 4-5 inches per hour in southeastern Massachusetts, with several communities in Plymouth and Bristol counties receiving over 30 inches of snow. The city of Westport saw the highest total at 36 inches. In Boston, the 16.9 inches of snow recorded puts the city over 60 inches for the season, the first above-average snowfall since the winter of 2014-2015. Worcester also saw significant accumulation, with 16 inches from this nor'easter putting the city well over 6 feet of snow for the winter season to date.

  • The Blizzard of 2026 moved out to sea on Monday night.
  • As of Monday evening, Boston had recorded 16.9 inches of snow from the storm.

The players

Providence, Rhode Island

The city saw its biggest snowstorm on record with over 37 inches of snow, smashing the previous record set during the Blizzard of '78.

Boston, Massachusetts

The city saw 16.9 inches of snow from the Blizzard of 2026, putting it over 60 inches for the season, the first above-average snowfall in four years.

Worcester, Massachusetts

The city recorded 16 inches of snow from the nor'easter, putting it well over 6 feet of snow for the winter season to date, the snowiest since 2016-2017.

Westport, Massachusetts

This community in southeastern Massachusetts saw the highest snow total from the storm, receiving 36 inches.

Plymouth and Bristol Counties

An intense band of snow parked itself over this region, leading to snowfall rates of 4-5 inches per hour and several communities receiving over 30 inches of snow.

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The takeaway

The Blizzard of 2026 was a stark reminder of the increasing severity of winter storms due to climate change, putting a strain on infrastructure and emergency response efforts across Massachusetts. The record-breaking snow totals in major cities highlight the need for continued investment in resilient power grids, snow removal capabilities, and disaster preparedness to protect communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.