Athol CERT Team

05/23/2026

Stay safe this Memorial Day weekend !

05/05/2026

Athol, MA
Special Weather Statement
issued May 4 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Areas Affected

Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport

Details
.ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL TUESDAY IN SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND...

The combination of southwest winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, relative humidity as low as 30 to 35 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an
elevated fire weather potential on Tuesday.

04/14/2026

03/03/2026

Athol, MA

Winter Weather Advisory

Update: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 10:32PM EST until March 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Areas Affected

Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Southeast Middlesex; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence

Details

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern,
northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.

02/22/2026

To prepare for the upcoming storm, make sure to have these items on hand to keep you and your family safe.
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02/22/2026

Athol, MA
Winter Storm Warning

Update: Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 1:45AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Areas Affected

Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Northwest Middlesex County

Details

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeastern, and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with near-blizzard conditions at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

02/13/2026

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02/11/2026

Update 2/12/26
The warming center is now fully staffed through Sunday night 2/15/26.

Please note the changes for this weekend! Not open Friday-Sunday