The National Weather Service says that it issues blizzard warnings "for winter storms with sustained or frequent winds of 35 mph or higher with considerable falling and/or blowing snow that frequently reduces visibility to 1/4 of a mile or less. These conditions are expected to prevail for a minimum of 3 hours."

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for MetroWest and Greater Milford from 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. As of Sunday evening, forecasts are calling for blizzard conditions on Monday with 12 to 22 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 55 mph.

A major nor'easter could bring blizzard conditions to the Boston area Monday, the latest weather forecast shows.

The warnings are scheduled to remain in effect statewide until 6 p.m. Monday.

Delaware, DMV under winter storm blizzard warning; What is a blizzard and how much more snow is expected? Here's what and when to know.

CBS News New York's Scott Padgett of the First Alert Weather Team has a look at the snow storm impacting New York and the Tri-State Area, prompting travel bans amid blizzard conditions.