DEDHAM, Mass. — A powerful winter storm that started raging Sunday morning dumped nearly two feet of snow in parts of Massachusetts. Additional snowfall was expected on Monday.
Up to six inches of fresh snow is possible on Monday for some, with the state’s biggest snowstorm in years continuing through the evening.
A winter storm warning is in effect for Massachusetts until 8 p.m. tonight, and communities across the state cancelled school on Monday morning.
Driving was slow and slick on snow-covered roads on Monday as plow crews worked overnight into the morning to keep up with the storm.
Nationally, more than 10,000 flights were cancelled as snow, sleet, and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people.
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Monday updates:
2:50 p.m.
Worcester Public Schools is among the local districts cancelling school on Tuesday.
1:52 p.m.
Some Massachusetts districts have announced school closures for Tuesday.
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1:37 p.m.
Snow is starting to fall again in Massachusetts after a morning lull in the storm. You can track the flakes on our live radar.
1:17 p.m.
The roads are still “horrible” in some areas, as the big digout from the snowstorm continues, some residents say.
12:42 p.m.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is providing an update on the state’s response to the major winter storm.
11:20 A.M.
The MBTA has identified the woman who was struck and killed by a plow truck while walking her husband in the parking lot of a commuter rail station during the snowstorm on Sunday afternoon.
10:30 a.m.
Waking up to a winter wonderland? Or is it a snowpocalypse? Boston 25 wants to see how much snow fell in your neighborhood!
9:40 a.m.
A few four-legged friends are spotted frolicking in the snow in Auburn.
8 a.m.
The Boston 25 Weather has issued an updated snow map for Monday.
7:40 a.m
The National Weather Service Boston shares important snow shoveling safety tips.
6:59 a.m.
A look at the huge snow drifts in Dedham.
6 a.m.
The streets of Boston are blanketed in snow on Monday morning.
2:30 a.m.
Boston 25 Meteorologist Shiri Spear shares an updated look at overnight snow totals.
Sunday updates
10:23 p.m.
One man was seen traveling on skis in Boston.
9:41 p.m.
Massachusetts State Police tell Boston 25 that troopers have responded to 234 disabled vehicles and 149 crashes on snowy roads, seven resulting in injuries. There have been no fatalities.
9:18 p.m.
Hundreds of local schools are closed on Monday due to the storm.
8:30 p.m.
Boston 25 Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz says the City of Boston is nearing a foot of snow.
8 p.m.
A woman was struck and killed by a plow driver in Norwood. Her husband was also hurt.
7 p.m.
Massachusetts State Police tell Boston 25 that troopers have responded to 145 crashes on snowy roads, seven resulting in injuries. There have been no fatalities.
5:50 p.m.
Gov. Healey reminds residents to beware of parking bans.
5:30 p.m.
Snow is falling in Denver, as well, as the Patriots battle the Broncos in the AFC Championship.
4:50 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
A half-foot of snow is already on the ground in some areas.
3 p.m.
Gov. Healey urges residents to “take the storm seriously.”
2:15 p.m.
Massachusetts courts will be closed on Monday due to the storm.
12 p.m.
MEMA reminds residents not to crowd the plow and to drive with caution.
12 p.m.
Snow emergencies and parking bans declared.
4:02 p.m.
Eversource shares the latest information on how both the electric and gas system during the storm.
“The electric system has held up well during this storm, which brought significant amounts of dry, fluffy snow and extremely cold temperatures to the state. Our crews were pre-positioned at our area work centers across Massachusetts, and we’ve restored power to more than 10,000 customers statewide since the storm began yesterday, mostly in Eastern Massachusetts. There’s enough power available to meet demand across the region, and no emergency actions are expected at this time. The gas system has also performed well, and customers have had reliable access to heating service throughout these frigid conditions. With today’s conditions, our biggest concern for power outages is vehicle strikes into utility poles. These incidents can cause significant damage, create hazardous situations for first responders and our crews, and lead to extended outages for customers. We’re urging drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid unnecessary travel when roads are slick. Our crews are staged and ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible, but preventing these crashes is the best way to keep everyone safe and the power on. We’re also reminding customers, property owners, and plow operators to use caution when plowing, shoveling or snow blowing around gas meters and service lines. We’ve already seen instances where plows have struck meter sets, causing gas to escape. Any damage to gas equipment can create a serious safety hazard. As always, customers should stay clear of any downed wires and call 911 or the gas company immediately if they smell gas or experience a loss of service. Electric outages can be reported online or by calling 800-592-2000 in Eastern Massachusetts or 877-659-6326 in Western Massachusetts.”
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4:39 p.m.
Mayor Michelle Wu announces snow emergency and parking ban will end today. School will be closed tomorrow.
“Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted today at 8:00 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted garages must remove their cars by 10:00 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates. Space savers should be removed by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 48 hours after the end of the snow emergency. The use of space savers is prohibited at all times in the South End and Bay Village. Space savers that violate these rules may be collected and discarded by the Public Works Department (PWD).”
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4:45 p.m.
Massachusetts State Police update data for calls for service on both Sunday and Monday:
Crashes: 222
Crash with injuries: 12
Motor vehicle fire: 7
Assist motorist: 13
**as of 4pm on 1/26/26
There were zero fatal accidents that the Massachusetts State Police responded to.
6:02 p.m.
New Hampshire State Police continue to assist motorists.
8:40 p.m.
Snow continues to fall in New England, as the end of the storm rolls out.
9:45 p.m.
New Hampshire State Troopers responded to more than 160 weather-related calls statewide during the two-day winter storm that delivered slick and snow-covered roads in various parts of the state.
11:05 p.m.
Boston and Worcester hit 20″ of snow.
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