Blizzard Warning Issued by National Weather Service, New Forecast for Accumulation

Blizzard Warning Issued by National Weather Service, New Forecast for Accumulation

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.

In addition, NWS has increased its forecast for the amount of snow that may fall in RI.

 

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA

145 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

 

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7

AM EST TUESDAY...

 

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations

  between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

 

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern

  Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

 

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

 

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

 

 

Today

Cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

 

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 10 pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 4 am. Low around 27. Blustery, with a northeast wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

 

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 2 pm. High near 32. Windy, with a north wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

 

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10 pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.

 

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.