What are the expected snowfall totals for Boston's winter storm?

Boston and immediate coastal areas could receive between 12 and 16 inches of snow, with higher amounts inland and up to 20 inches in some higher terrains.

When will the winter storm start in Massachusetts?

The winter storm is expected to bring snow showers starting Sunday morning, with snow likely beginning in Greater Boston by late Sunday morning or early afternoon.

How cold is it in Boston with the Arctic air?

Boston is experiencing dangerously cold temperatures with wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero, and high temperatures in the mid-teens on Saturday.

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Arctic Blast: Boston Prepares for 20+ Inches of Snow

24 Jan

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Summary

Arctic air brings dangerous sub-zero wind chills to Boston.
A major winter storm is forecast to hit Sunday, bringing plowable snow.
Boston could receive 12-16 inches of snow, with higher amounts inland.

Arctic Blast: Boston Prepares for 20+ Inches of Snow

Boston is currently experiencing dangerously cold Arctic air, with wind chills dipping to negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Today, Saturday, January 25, 2026, will see high temperatures in the mid-teens, but gusty winds will make it feel even colder.

An impactful winter storm is forecast to begin Sunday, January 26, 2026, bringing plowable snow to central and eastern Massachusetts. A winter storm warning is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday evening. Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 3 inches per hour by Sunday evening, potentially causing whiteout conditions overnight.

Greater Boston is expected to see snow starting late Sunday morning or early afternoon. Totals could range from 12 to 16 inches along the immediate coast. Inland areas, including communities west of Interstate 95 and north toward southern New Hampshire, might receive over 16 inches, with up to 20 inches possible in higher elevations.