Over 254,000 without power in Mass. after blizzard

Utility companies say it could take days to restore electricity to all customers

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Hundreds of thousands of people remain without power in Massachusetts a day after a brutal nor'easter brought blizzard conditions to parts of the state. At the peak of the storm, around 290,000 outages were reported across Massachusetts, with the hardest-hit areas being coastal communities. As of Tuesday morning, just over 254,000 customers are still without power, and utility companies say it could take days to fully restore electricity.

Why it matters

The widespread power outages caused by the blizzard have left many Massachusetts residents without heat, light, and access to essential services during the winter storm. Restoring power quickly is crucial to ensuring public safety and minimizing the disruption to daily life.

The details

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported that at the peak of the storm, around 290,000 power outages were recorded across the state. The outages were most concentrated in coastal communities, but the impacts were widespread. An Eversource representative said the utility was working to restore power, having already used remote capabilities to bring back electricity to over 100,000 people, but cautioned that it could take days to get power back to everyone. In neighboring Rhode Island, there were over 21,000 outages reported by Rhode Island Energy as of Tuesday morning.

  • At the peak of the storm, around 290,000 outages were being reported across Massachusetts.
  • As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, just over 254,000 customers are without power in Massachusetts.

The players

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

The state agency responsible for coordinating emergency response and disaster recovery efforts in Massachusetts.

Eversource

A major electric and natural gas utility company serving customers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

Rhode Island Energy

The electric utility company serving customers in Rhode Island.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The widespread power outages caused by the blizzard highlight the importance of reliable and resilient energy infrastructure, especially during extreme weather events. Utility companies will need to continue working around the clock to restore power and ensure the safety and well-being of affected residents.