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By John Waller and Jack Pickell
[Scattered snow showers across southeast New England today] Scattered snow showers will result in a coating to 2" of snow today across southeast New England. Northerly winds will gust between 40 and 50 mph across the Cape and up to 60 mph across Nantucket. pic.twitter.com/uZZrAVioXX
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 1, 2026
More "Mild" temperatures expected for the first week of February with highs jumping into the low 30s, but cold temperatures will be back with strong signals for well below normal temperatures to round out the second week of February. pic.twitter.com/qYPiVdxezC
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 1, 2026
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— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) February 1, 2026
‼️ Offshore storm brings strong wind & pockets of minor coastal flooding near high tide.
❄️ Ocean-effect showers bring a coating to 1 inch of snow to the coast & south shore. 1-3” on the outer Cape & Nantucket.
Full forecast @ https://t.co/4YQzSEvaKS pic.twitter.com/EBVLorIYRw
The wind is strengthening, with gusts approaching 50 MPH on the islands right now (7:30 AM). #wcvb pic.twitter.com/DYEdGiPwWs
— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) February 1, 2026
It will be COLD at Gillette today for the Patriots Send-Off Rally.
— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) February 1, 2026
The wind chill (or what it feels like) will be below 0° when the program begins at 9:30 AM. Bundle up! #wcvb pic.twitter.com/frHyYbbam4
Snow is not going to be a big concern with this coastal storm. Up to 2" will be possible on Nantucket and the outer Cape. pic.twitter.com/oz8VNEswlg
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 1, 2026
NO impact for most inland as a big nor'easter stays offshore today. The coastline, Cape Cod, islands will see a moderate impact with wind & 3 tides with flooding. pic.twitter.com/j6qLaYJzz4
— Pamela Gardner NBC10 Boston (@Pamelanbcboston) February 1, 2026
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