Day 3 of the Blizzard of ’26 cleanup continues, as the Fall River area remains at only the beginning of a very slow recovery process after a severe natural disaster.

 

The storm dumped as much as 33 inches of snow in the Fall River area, according to the National Weather Service, surpassing the total snowfall in the Blizzard of ’78. The city has faced major challenges in opening up streets – plows were overwhelmed during the height of the storm, and has prioritized main arteries above smaller streets, which may frustrate residents.

 

Mayor Paul Coogan, speaking at a press conference with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Tuesday, said the goal has been to keep roads open near hospitals, the police station, fire stations, DCM headquarters, and other locations where quick access is needed.

 

The city kept open warming shelters and kept closed city offices.

 

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