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Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about snow, ‘dangerously cold wind chills’ this weekend

"Snow on Saturday and cold on Sunday. Then a slow climb back to average by the middle of next week."

updated on February 7, 2026

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National Weather Service: ‘Snow has arrived this morning and will continue to spread over southern New England today’

Snow has arrived this morning and will continue to spread over southern New England today. Snow is expected to end mid-late morning towards western New England, then between 4-7 PM for eastern MA and RI. Showers may linger through the evening over the Cape and Nantucket. pic.twitter.com/mk2Z0LHmjC
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 7, 2026

An Extreme Cold Warning and Cold Weather Advisory have been issued for Saturday night's dangerous wind chills. For the interior, wind chills down to 30 below are possible. For eastern MA and RI, wind chills down to -20F are possible. Limit outdoor exposure in these conditions. pic.twitter.com/yJ0LOy0bDB
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 6, 2026

More weather:

Vicki Graf, Boston 25 News: ‘The highest totals will fall across the North Shore with 6-10″ of snow’

Snow is already falling this morning and will continue throughout the day. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Essex County, with Winter Weather Advisories in this area shaded in purple. Roads will be slippery today, so use caution if traveling! pic.twitter.com/3ULOXCG1LP
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 7, 2026

UPDATED SNOW MAP: With snow already falling and expected to continue throughout the day, expect a good portion of our area to see 3-6" of snow. The highest totals will fall across the North Shore with 6-10" of snow. pic.twitter.com/jNRGQPbaum
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 7, 2026

Kelly Ann Cicalese, WCVB: ‘Two areas of enhanced snowfall have already developed: 1. the North Shore 2. much of Rhode Island’

Snow has arrived! Two areas of enhanced snowfall have already developed:
1. the North Shore
2. much of Rhode Island
These will likely end up being our "jackpot" zones. Breaking down the timeline and how much to expect on #wcvb right now. pic.twitter.com/mqWgdSYXY7
— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) February 7, 2026

Mike Wankum, WCVB: ‘Snow on Saturday and cold on Sunday. Then a slow climb back to average by the middle of next week.’

Estimating how much snow will fall on Saturday is tricky. There may be some localized heavier bands over Cape Ann. Ocean effect snow over the Cape Saturday night and some ocean enhancement along the South Shore. It will snow lightly most of the day. Tapering by evening. pic.twitter.com/j7KXrADpSO
— Mike Wankum (@MetMikeWCVB) February 7, 2026

Snow on Saturday and cold on Sunday. Then a slow climb back to average by the middle of next week. pic.twitter.com/hgt52V8HLc
— Mike Wankum (@MetMikeWCVB) February 7, 2026

This cold weather has to eventually give up. It looks like we will go into a slight warming trend during the next 2 weeks. pic.twitter.com/jJHKatHMxQ
— Mike Wankum (@MetMikeWCVB) February 7, 2026

Boston forecast today

Hourly Forecast

44^° 44 degrees suncloud suncloud Precipitation 0% 4PM
45^° 45 degrees clouds clouds Precipitation 0% 5PM
43^° 43 degrees suncloud suncloud Precipitation 0% 6PM
41^° 41 degrees suncloud suncloud Precipitation 0% 7PM
42^° 42 degrees mooncloud mooncloud Precipitation 0% 8PM
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39^° 39 degrees mooncloud mooncloud Precipitation 0% 10PM
38^° 38 degrees mooncloud mooncloud Precipitation 0% 11PM
37^° 37 degrees mooncloud mooncloud Precipitation 0% 12AM
37^° 37 degrees mooncloud mooncloud Precipitation 0% 1AM
36^° 36 degrees mooncloud mooncloud Precipitation 0% 2AM
36^° 36 degrees mooncloud mooncloud Precipitation 0% 3AM

Boston forecast this week

Today March 24
Partly sunny
Partly sunny
45° 35°
Wed March 25
Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
51° 40°
Thu March 26
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
60° 49°
Fri March 27
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
54° 24°
Sat March 28
Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
38° 31°
Sun March 29
Mostly sunny
Mostly sunny
45° 34°
Mon March 30
Partly sunny with showers
Partly sunny with showers
52° 37°

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Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about snow, ‘dangerously cold wind chills’ this weekend

"Snow on Saturday and cold on Sunday. Then a slow climb back to average by the middle of next week."

National Weather Service: ‘Snow has arrived this morning and will continue to spread over southern New England today’

More weather:

6 maps predicting snowfall totals on Saturday

Here’s what to expect these remaining weeks of winter, according to Dave Epstein

Sick of winter? Here’s what spring will look like in New England, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac

Vicki Graf, Boston 25 News: ‘The highest totals will fall across the North Shore with 6-10″ of snow’

Kelly Ann Cicalese, WCVB: ‘Two areas of enhanced snowfall have already developed: 1. the North Shore 2. much of Rhode Island’

Mike Wankum, WCVB: ‘Snow on Saturday and cold on Sunday. Then a slow climb back to average by the middle of next week.’

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National Weather Service: ‘Snow has arrived this morning and will continue to spread over southern New England today’

6 maps predicting snowfall totals on Saturday

Here’s what to expect these remaining weeks of winter, according to Dave Epstein

Sick of winter? Here’s what spring will look like in New England, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac

Vicki Graf, Boston 25 News: ‘The highest totals will fall across the North Shore with 6-10″ of snow’

Kelly Ann Cicalese, WCVB: ‘Two areas of enhanced snowfall have already developed: 1. the North Shore 2. much of Rhode Island’

Mike Wankum, WCVB: ‘Snow on Saturday and cold on Sunday. Then a slow climb back to average by the middle of next week.’

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