Some Massachusetts Schools Remain Closed After Blizzard

Southeastern districts hit hardest by over 3 feet of snow, power outages

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Many Massachusetts students returned to school on Wednesday following a Monday blizzard that slammed the region with snow and power outages. However, some school districts in the hardest hit parts of the state, particularly in southeastern Massachusetts, will remain closed for the rest of the week.

Why it matters

The extended school closures disrupt learning and daily routines for students and families, especially coming right after the February school break. The blizzard also highlights the ongoing challenges communities face in recovering from severe winter storms.

The details

Several districts including Fall River, Mashpee, Middleboro, Plymouth and Taunton will remain closed through the end of the week. As of Wednesday, around 150,000 customers were still without power, mostly on Cape Cod. Boston schools reopened on Wednesday after being closed for two days.

  • The blizzard hit on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • Many schools reopened on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • Some districts will remain closed through Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Massachusetts

The state impacted by the blizzard and school closures.

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What’s next

School districts will continue to monitor conditions and power restoration efforts to determine when it is safe to reopen schools.

The takeaway

The extended school closures highlight the significant disruption severe winter storms can have on communities, underscoring the need for robust emergency preparedness and response plans to support students, families and schools.