What Boston meteorologists are saying about the timing and impacts of this weekend’s snowstorm

Update: 230 PM
⚠️Slick travel & reduced visibilities are being observed. As heavier bands push through the region, expect periods of heavy snow & visibilities dropping to as low as a 1/4mile at times. Please use caution if you must travel. Image courtesy of RI/MA DOT #MAwx #RIwx pic.twitter.com/26IZOT9VdI

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 25, 2026

[Sunday AM snowstorm update] Here's a look at the latest snowfall forecast. This spans from Sunday morning through Monday evening, though the heavy snow ends just after midnight Sunday. Sleet potential continues to keep totals lower along the south coast. Stay safe, everyone! ❄️ pic.twitter.com/Cz6ty3pwOq

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 25, 2026

The ongoing major winter storm will expand into the Mid-Atlantic states tonight and then the Northeast late Sunday. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain will bring considerable impacts to much of the eastern half of the United States. pic.twitter.com/7TbzLLDJcU

— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 24, 2026

I think it is unlikely anyone in light blue doesn't get a foot, so removed that lower end. Remember, most of this is on the ground by 3AM. MUCH less accumulation Monday. Next 12 hours is height of storm. Enjoy nature's awesomeness and go #Patriots #Weather #Snowstorm pic.twitter.com/d3Au4mOWfQ

— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) January 25, 2026

If you notice the flakes are very small right now. This is less effective accumulation then we will see eventually when the more dynamic part of the storm moves in. This early snow is caused by the Marine air pushing into the Arctic air. Check out Gloucester and look just west. pic.twitter.com/dt59ufFXjN

— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) January 25, 2026

If you look closely notice that darker band of blue, moderate snow moving West. That's the coastal front. On the other side of that temperatures are less cold that's clashing with the Arctic air over us and producing the snow a little earlier. pic.twitter.com/Q6kLJg9xcG

— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) January 25, 2026

Sunday noon snowmap. Most of the accumulation falls now through midnight. Another burst on the backside of the low Monday. pic.twitter.com/yrAVb01u6R

— Pamela Gardner NBC10 Boston (@Pamelanbcboston) January 25, 2026

Who's ready for a ton of snow and football? ❄️ 🏈

We'll have you covered on #WBZ all day with streaming updates throughout as up to 2 feet of snow falls pic.twitter.com/lukB4Dopzb

— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) January 25, 2026

That skinny green line just offshore and moving west is the coastal front that will set up. Will bring far eastern Mass up through the 20s and low 30s later today but will stay in the 0s and 10s interior

— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) January 25, 2026

Looking at sleet potential later today…so far it is advancing a little faster than the WRF has it.

So would still expect it to top our heavy snow along southern CT/RI/MA. Plenty of snow before that happens, though pic.twitter.com/x8sPltBh5x

— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) January 25, 2026

If you can get around 2 feet in Boston, you've got yourself a very notable snowstorm. It's going to try to get close before all is said and done. #wbz pic.twitter.com/qcKOM5Y3uL

— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) January 25, 2026

Good Sunday morning! Our biggest snowstorm in 4 years arrives today! Here is a general timeline on what to expect as the day wears on. Snow is heaviest 3pm-midnight with rates 1-2"+ per hour and thunder snow possible! You'll want to stay off the roads- forecast details on #WCVB pic.twitter.com/t2wV6WiA7o

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 25, 2026

SNOWFALL FORECAST…
Latest as of Sunday AM. This is still slated to be our biggest snowstorm in 4 year with more than a foot of snow for most- some get closer to 2ft! Sleet will mix in toward the S. Coast, Cape and Island holding totals down a bit there. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/lF2XY4b9FI

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 25, 2026

Here comes the snow ❄️
Breaking down the latest with @kellyannwx #WCVB pic.twitter.com/EMYp3BCdOK

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 25, 2026

A video update on our snowstorm. Plan on a FOOT of snow by midnight tonight with storm total amounts (by Monday evening) near 2 FEET. #7news pic.twitter.com/qgLGVaSRoF

— Jeremy Reiner (@jreineron7) January 25, 2026

SUN AM: Back to the OG forecast from Thursday! Snow arrives midday and is heavy this afternoon into tonight. Light snow & snow showers on Monday. Plan on 1-2 FEET by the end of the storm Monday. On TV all day with coverage. #7news pic.twitter.com/QlmkEliUp6

— Jeremy Reiner (@jreineron7) January 25, 2026

Here we go… It will deteriorate rapidly this afternoon. Heaviest snowfall 4 PM to midnight.@boston25 #mawx #newengland #boston pic.twitter.com/e0Nqjn01wJ

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 25, 2026

Where'd you go #Boston? Don't expect a clear (snow-free) shot again for 36 hours. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Tl6y1glcIK

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 25, 2026