Shelburne Emergency Management

02/23/2026

Governor Maura Healey this afternoon declared a State of Emergency in Massachusetts, ahead of the incoming strong winter
storm.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for central and western Massachusetts. Wind gusts of 40 to 60 miles per hour plus heavy snow may cause downed tree limbs and possible power outages.

Shelburne Town officials and Emergency Management are monitoring this weather event.

Stay informed by being alert for telephone or text messages from the Town of Shelburne, as well as checking out your regular weather information sources.

Mass.gov asks that drivers be off the roads beginning Sunday night for their safety and the safety of emergency personnel who need to do their jobs.

Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

02/22/2026

Stay warm, stay safe, check on your friends & neighbors!

02/21/2026

WINTER STORM WARNING
SUNDAY, 02/22, 4 P.M. - TUESDAY, 02/23, 7 A.M.

02/07/2026

The Greenfield Overnight Warming Center for unhoused individuals will be activated from 7 pm to 7am on the evenings of Friday - Monday, February 6-9, 2026 (i.e. through Tuesday morning, Feb 10 at 7am).

The Warming Center is located at the Salvation Army building at 72 Chapman Street in Greenfield.

02/06/2026

Massachusetts is due for potentially hazardous wind gusts on Saturday, 02/07/2026. Electric supplier Eversource is monitoring this potential weather event.

Local emergency management is aware of this possibility. We will provide updates as Eversource continues monitoring this weather pattern.

If driving this weekend, especially in the eastern or western parts of the state, please exercise caution.

See the attached chart provided by Eversource.

01/30/2026

Cold Weather Advisory
Air Temperatures will range from -5°F to 5°F, with wind chill
values between -15°F to -25°F tonight 1/29 through Friday 1/30.

Additional information can be found here:

Weather Hazards Observations (tabular) Observations (map) Analysis Radar Satellite (east) Satellite (west) River and Lakes Upper Air Soundings Upper Air Maps Buoys Air Quality

01/24/2026

Be safe and take care of each other.

With a significant snowstorm forecast to affect much of Massachusetts on Sunday and Monday, now is the time to start taking steps to prepare.

For more information visit mass.gov/mema/snow

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

Extreme Cold Warning – 7PM Friday through 1PM Saturday – For Berkshire and western Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties

Cold Weather Advisory – Valid 10PM Friday through 10AM Saturday for all of MA excluding the Cape/Islands (Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties)

Winter Storm Watch (likely becomes a warning over the next 24 hours) – For all counties in MA – Valid Sunday AM through Monday evening (exact times will come when NWS upgrades to a warning)

Additional information can be found here:

Weather Hazards Observations (tabular) Observations (map) Analysis Radar Satellite (east) Satellite (west) River and Lakes Upper Air Soundings Upper Air Maps Buoys Air Quality

01/21/2026

EXTREME COLD SAFETY TIPS

• Continue to check the media for emergency information.
• Follow instructions from public safety officials.
• Reduce outdoor activities for the whole family, including pets.
• Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing instead of a single heavy layer. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens (not gloves), and sturdy waterproof boots to protect your arms, legs, hands and feet. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
• Follow recommended safety precautions when using space heaters, a fireplace, or a woodstove to heat your home. Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
• Make sure emergency generators or secondary heating systems are well ventilate
• If you lose heating, move into a single room. At night, cover windows and external doors with extra blankets or sheets.
• Wrap pipes in insulation or layers of newspapers covered in plastic to prevent them from freezing. Let a trickle of warm water run from a faucet to keep water moving through your pipes.
• If your pipes freeze, open all faucets all the way, remove any insulation, and heat the frozen pipe with a hair dryer or wrap with towels soaked in hot water. Never use an open flame to thaw pipes.
• Check with your local authorities or Call 2-1-1 to find warming centers or shelters near you.
• In the event of a power outage, you may need to take extra precautions or go to an emergency shelter to stay warm.
• Know the symptoms of and watch out for cold-related illnesses. Call 9-1-1 to report emergencies.
• Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those with medical conditions, and those who may need extra help.

Information found at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/extreme-cold-safety-tips?_gl=1*1o3ex90*_ga*NDYxMTM4MDQ2LjE2ODE0Nzg0Mjk.*_ga_MCLPEGW7WM*czE3NjkwMjQxNTMkbzckZzEkdDE3NjkwMjUyNzgkajQ1JGwwJGgw