Special Weather Statement Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island | Effective 03/22/2026 17:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 8:46PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 22, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires: 
March 22, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
Ongoing areas of rain are expected to change to a slushy wintry mix of sleet and snow between 2 to 4 AM Monday, and then taper off between 9 to 11 AM Monday. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are anticipated, primarily on grassy non-paved surfaces. It is possible that embedded heavier precipitation bands could lead to slushy accumulations on pavement, which would impact travelers during the Monday morning commute. This wintry precipitation should be mainly focused within about 20 miles either side of the Massachusetts Turnpike, but could extend as far south as the Hartford to Providence corridor. Motorists and commuters travelling during the pre-dawn hours into Monday morning should be aware of this changeover to wintry precipitation and the potential for slippery conditions. Travel with extra caution if snow and sleet is encountered Monday morning.
Area Description: 
Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA