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Arctic Blast: Boston Prepares for 20+ Inches of Snow
24 Jan
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.
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.
Southeastern Massachusetts, including the Cape and Islands, may experience a mix of sleet due to warmer air intrusion, potentially reducing snow totals to 8-12 inches. Temperatures will remain below freezing throughout the following week, ensuring the snow will not melt quickly.
