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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
313 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Northampton, Lowell, Milford,
Springfield, Fitchburg, Framingham, Blandford, Ayer, Worcester,
Amherst, Lawrence, and Barre
313 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
  8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western
  Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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.
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

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