Nor'easter Dumps Significant Snow Across Massachusetts, Swansea Leads with 26.5 Inches

A nor'easter has delivered significant snowfall across Massachusetts, with many areas reporting substantial accumulations. Forecasts indicated that the heaviest snowfall was expected to conclude by mid-day Monday.

Current Snow Totals Exceed Predictions

As of 10:42 a.m. on February 23, Swansea in Bristol County recorded the highest snow total at a staggering 26.5 inches. Several other locations in Bristol and Norfolk counties also reported totals exceeding 20 inches. Meteorologists had initially predicted between 18 and 24 inches for the region, meaning some areas surpassed expectations.

Impacts and Outlook

State officials warned that the heavy, wet snow combined with high winds could lead to impacts on trees and power lines, potentially causing electrical outages, particularly in southeastern Massachusetts. Residents are advised to prepare for possible power disruptions.

Town-by-Town Accumulations (Selected)

Here is a look at selected snow totals reported across Massachusetts by county:

• Bristol County:
  • Swansea: 26.5 inches
  • Taunton: 23 inches
  • Attleborough: 23 inches
  • Somerset: 23 inches
• Norfolk County:
  • Foxborough: 21.5 inches
  • Braintree: 15.6 inches
  • Walpole: 15.5 inches
  • Westwood: 15 inches
  • Millis: 15 inches
• Plymouth County:
  • Hanover: 18 inches
  • Whitman: 17.2 inches
  • Rockland: 16.2 inches
• Worcester County:
  • Milford: 15 inches
  • Holden: 11.5 inches
  • Worcester AP: 11 inches
• Middlesex County:
  • Ashland: 12.7 inches
  • Framingham: 11.5 inches
  • Dover: 11 inches
• Barnstable County:
  • Brewster: 12 inches
  • Yarmouth: 12 inches
  • Sandwich: 12 inches
  • Marstons Mills: 10 inches
• Suffolk County:
  • Chelsea: 9.5 inches
• Essex County:
  • Andover: 9.4 inches
  • Swampscott: 9 inches
• Hampden County:
  • Southwick: 9 inches
  • Springfield: 7.5 inches
• Hampshire County:
  • Granby: 10 inches
• Nantucket County:
  • Nantucket: 4.5 inches

These figures represent snow totals reported as of various times during the morning of February 23, 2026.