Hundreds of thousands without power as blizzard batters Massachusetts
WBUR • • nation
Key Points:
- A severe storm comparable to the Blizzard of '78 has caused widespread power outages across Massachusetts, with over 290,000 customers affected, particularly in Cape Cod and southeastern counties.
- Gov. Maura Healey instituted a travel ban in Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties to facilitate cleanup and power restoration, exempting essential workers; the ban remains until conditions improve.
- Boston met blizzard criteria with heavy snowfall and strong winds, including gusts up to 59 mph at Logan Airport, leading to hazardous travel conditions and significant snow accumulation breaking records in Providence.
- The MBTA has reduced transit services, including suspension of some lines and ferry cancellations, urging riders to plan ahead, while Logan Airport has canceled flights for the day due to white
