Boston Blizzard 2026: Over 113,000 Without Power as National Grid, RI Energy, and MBTA Respond to Historic Nor'easter

A first-in-years blizzard is battering Greater Boston and Southern New England on Monday, February 23, 2026 ET, burying the region in heavy wet snow, triggering widespread power outages across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and grinding the MBTA to a near halt. National Grid, RI Energy, and Eversource are all racing to restore power as the storm's worst impacts — expected between 4:00 AM and noon ET — continue to batter the region.

Boston Snow Totals and Weather Conditions Right Now

Wind gusts of 59 mph were reported at Logan Airport just before 7:00 AM ET, with the National Weather Service predicting the highest gusts between 4:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday. Peak snowfall amounts are forecast at 18 to 24 inches, with isolated pockets up to 30 inches possible. The greatest risk for tree damage and power outages is in southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where 55 to 75 mph wind gusts are combining with heavy, wet snow.

About 5 to 6 inches of snow had fallen in Boston as of early Monday morning, with no official measurement yet recorded at Logan Airport. Boston Public Schools and all city offices are closed Monday, and Mayor Wu urged residents to stay indoors.

National Grid and Power Outage Map: Massachusetts Outages Surge Past 113,000

Power outages in Massachusetts climbed past 113,000 customers as of 7:00 AM ET Monday. Cape Cod is the hardest hit area, with nearly one third of all Barnstable County customers reporting outages. Eversource confirmed its power grid began registering widespread damage around 3:30 AM ET, with crews staged and ready but unable to begin full restoration work until conditions improve.

The National Grid power outage map is updating every five minutes. Customers can check their estimated restoration time (ETR) by logging into their National Grid account online or by calling the outage line.

Rhode Island Energy Power Outages: Multi-Day Restoration Warning

Rhode Island Energy reported approximately 6,900 customers without power as of 5:00 AM ET Monday, concentrated mostly in Washington and Providence counties. The utility is warning of a prolonged, multi-day restoration effort. RI Energy spokesperson Brian Schuster said the utility is anticipating between 100,000 and 150,000 total outages, calling it a "multi-day restoration effort" with 200 line crews and 80 forestry crews standing by.

Utility Outage Contacts at a Glance

MBTA Storm Schedule: Reduced Service Across All Modes

The MBTA has sharply reduced service amid the storm, with subway running on a reduced Sunday schedule, commuter rail on storm schedules, and all ferry service canceled. The Mattapan Line trolley has been replaced by shuttle buses, and buses are operating on modified snow routes. The MBTA warned that service will likely remain impacted on Tuesday as crews work to clean up after the storm. Riders are urged to check T-Alerts for real-time updates and allow significant extra travel time for all trips.

Boston Logan Airport: Mass Flight Cancellations

Most of Monday's flights at Boston Logan are expected to be canceled, with Delta anticipating suspended operations into Tuesday. Stranded passengers filled terminal seating areas Sunday night. Travelers are urged to contact their airline directly before heading to the airport.

Boston Storm History Context: Already 40+ Inches This Season

Boston has already logged more than 40 inches of snow this season. Officials acknowledged ongoing frustrations from a late-January storm that buried the city in nearly two feet of snow and generated 8,000 complaints over snow removal and impassable sidewalks. This nor'easter is expected to be significantly worse, making it potentially the most impactful storm in years for the region.

Stay home, stay safe, and monitor your utility's outage map for the latest power restoration estimates.