New York Sends Snow Removal Equipment to Massachusetts After Blizzard

Neighboring states put aside rivalry to assist with cleanup efforts after historic snowfall.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

New York is lending snow removal equipment and crews to Massachusetts to help with cleanup efforts after the Blizzard of 2026 dumped over 3 feet of snow in parts of the state. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expressed gratitude to New York Governor Kathy Hochul for the assistance, as the two states put aside their usual rivalry to support each other in a time of need.

Why it matters

The historic blizzard has left thousands without power and many roads impassable across Massachusetts, particularly on Cape Cod. The mutual aid between New York and Massachusetts demonstrates the importance of regional cooperation during major weather events that can overwhelm the resources of a single state.

The details

The New York State Department of Transportation is deploying trucks, plows, and crews from across the state to assist the Massachusetts Department of Transportation with snow removal efforts. Massachusetts also received snow removal equipment from Vermont earlier this week. About 165,000 customers in Massachusetts remain without power, mostly on Cape Cod, and utility companies say it could take days to fully restore electricity. Some roads in southeastern Massachusetts are still unplowed and impassable due to the extreme snowfall, with the city of Fall River reporting 41 inches of accumulated snow.

  • The Blizzard of 2026 hit Massachusetts on February 25, 2026.
  • Massachusetts requested out-of-state aid for snow removal on February 25, 2026.
  • Snow removal equipment from Vermont arrived in Massachusetts on February 28, 2026.
  • As of February 29, 2026, around 165,000 customers in Massachusetts were still without power.
  • More snow is expected in Massachusetts on March 2-3, 2026.

The players

Maura Healey

The Governor of Massachusetts.

Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York.

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining roads and highways in Massachusetts.

New York State Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining roads and highways in New York.

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

The state agency that coordinates emergency response efforts in Massachusetts.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“When winter hits hard, New York and Massachusetts are on the same team. Game Day? That's a different story.”

— Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts (Social media)

“When our neighbors call, NY answers. Crews from across the state are deploying to assist @MassDOT with blizzard cleanup after some areas received 37" of snow. Thank you to every crew member making the trip and representing NY. THIS is what helping others in need looks like.”

— New York State Department of Transportation (Social media)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

The mutual aid between New York and Massachusetts during this historic blizzard demonstrates the importance of regional cooperation and support during major weather events that can overwhelm the resources of a single state. It also highlights the ongoing challenges of power restoration and snow removal in the aftermath of such extreme winter storms.