Storm Center

2026 Blizzard Storm Updates

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu officially declared a snow emergency and parking ban starting Sunday afternoon with a potentially historic winter storm set to slam the city. Forecasts for Boston show the city could be facing 2 feet of snow and blizzard conditions.

When the parking ban goes into effect at 2 p.m. on Sunday, and vehicles parked on major roads and main arteries will be towed.

State of Emergency Declared

Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency on Sunday and deployed 200 members of the Massachusetts National Guard ahead of a potential blizzard that is set to slam the state.

Healey held a news conference Sunday afternoon at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) headquarters in Framingham. A potentially historic winter storm will dump snow on the state with blizzard conditions possible in some places.  

For the first time in four years, a blizzard warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Massachusetts. The warning has been issued for the entire North and South Shores, Boston, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Bristol County, Cape Cod, and Martha's Vineyard.

"This is a serious storm"

Parts of the state, including Boston, could receive 2 feet of snow. In addition, winds are expected to be an issue for much of Massachusetts. In parts of the state, winds may reach 40-55 mph. On Cape Cod, winds could whip higher than 70 mph.

"This is a serious storm. At the outset what I want to say to the public is this is one to take seriously," Healey said, adding that  "Unfortunately we do expect to see power outages and downed trees."

MEMA director Dawn Brantley also said power outages are likely.

"We are preparing for the possibility of significant power outages, hazardous travel, and coastal impacts. For residents, now is the time for you to act. Finalize your emergency plans today," MEMA director Dawn Brantley said.