Blizzard Hits Medford, Forcing School Closures and Parking Ban

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A major blizzard has hit Massachusetts, with parts of Medford and Middlesex County seeing over 15 inches of snow as of early Monday afternoon. In response, the city of Medford has closed all municipal buildings and public schools, implemented a parking ban, and delayed trash and recycling collection.

Why it matters

The blizzard has caused significant disruptions to daily life in Medford, with school and office closures, transportation challenges due to the parking ban, and delays to essential services like trash collection. These measures are intended to protect public safety and allow crews to clear roads during the height of the storm.

The details

Medford closed all municipal buildings and public schools for Monday, February 23rd. The city also implemented a parking ban, asking residents to avoid on-street parking on certain streets. Cars parked on the even side of secondary roads during the ban will be ticketed and towed. Trash and recycling collection was cancelled for Monday and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

• As of 1 p.m. on February 23, 2026, parts of Middlesex County have seen more than 15 inches of snow.
• The parking ban went into effect on Sunday, February 22nd at 5 p.m. and will remain in effect until further notice.