Historic Nor’easter blizzard buries Greater Boston in snow, causes widespread power outages and MBTA travel disruptions

Boston blizzard: A February 2026 blizzard battered Greater Boston and Southern New England, dumping 18–24 inches of wet snow, with isolated pockets up to 30 inches. Wind gusts reached 75 mph, causing widespread power outages, transportation disruptions, and school closures. MBTA subway, buses, commuter rail, and ferries operated on limited schedules, while Logan Airport canceled most flights.