#winter-safety

#winter-safety

As of February 24, 24 people had died in avalanche accidents during the 2025-26 winter season. Much of the statistics provided by ÖKAS in the report were based on this number, however two additional fatalities were reported by Wednesday afternoon, bringing the new total to 26. ÖKAS states that in the last 10 years, an average of 11 people had died by the end of February each year.

With high winds, power outages, and up to two feet of snow expected Monday, state officials are warning residents about the impacts of the nor'easter affecting much of the Northeast. "This is one to take seriously," Governor Maura Healey told reporters Sunday afternoon. "Our ask and plea, as always, is going to be to please stay off the roads for the safety of the folks who are out there trying to clear the roads, keep power on, and keep people safe."

I think this is a fairly recognized phenomenon,

There are several things you'll want to keep in your car for winter emergencies, including a first aid kit, blankets, jumper cables, and even an emergency radio. But what about food? You don't want to be sitting there for hours, hungry and freezing cold, with nothing to eat. We talked to a few safety experts, including Dr. Jason Schroder, medical director and co-founder of Craft Body Scan;

The recent snow and ice storm turned much of the nation into a winter wonderlandfrom the safety of a nice, cozy sofa indoors. If you step outside in such conditions, however, you'll find a dangerous obstacle course that can turn walking the dog or checking the mailbox into an emergency room visit with just one false step. There's no good clearinghouse for data about injuries related to winter weather, but studies do suggest that fall rates increase with snow and ice, especially among older adults.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the winners of its fourth annual "Name a Snowplow" contest on Dec. 19, 2025, unveiling 12 clever names for plows that will be in service during the 2025-2026 winter season. The statewide competition invites elementary and middle school students to dream up creative names for the agency's fleet, drawing entries from public school classrooms across the Commonwealth.