{"id":425048,"date":"2026-01-23T13:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/425048\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:27:11","slug":"long-duration-winter-storm-could-dump-1-2-feet-of-snow-on-massachusetts-%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-boston-25-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/425048\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-duration winter storm could dump 1-2 feet of snow on Massachusetts \u2744\ufe0f \u2013 Boston 25 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">DEDHAM, Mass.  \u2014 Ready the shovel and gas up the snowblower! Massachusetts is in for what could be the biggest storm since January 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Bay Staters on Friday were bracing for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/news\/local\/huge-winter-storm-bring-crippling-snow-sleet-ice-texas-boston\/PT6XBBROBJDATL2VQJI2JUNABA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/news\/local\/huge-winter-storm-bring-crippling-snow-sleet-ice-texas-boston\/PT6XBBROBJDATL2VQJI2JUNABA\/\">massive, long-duration winter storm<\/a> that\u2019s slated to move into Massachusetts this weekend, which could dump 1-2 feet of snow across the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/news\/local\/huge-winter-storm-bring-crippling-snow-sleet-ice-texas-boston\/PT6XBBROBJDATL2VQJI2JUNABA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/news\/local\/huge-winter-storm-bring-crippling-snow-sleet-ice-texas-boston\/PT6XBBROBJDATL2VQJI2JUNABA\/\">Boston 25 Weather team has issued a Weather Alert<\/a> for extreme cold on Saturday, followed by impactful snowfall on Sunday into Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Dangerous arctic air will push in Friday night, with wind chills of -10 to -30 peaking on Saturday morning, according to Meteorologist Shiri Spear. Highs will make it into just the teens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">\u201cIf you\u2019ve got to walk the dog tomorrow morning, cover your fingers&#8230;cover your face, cover your ears,\u201d Spear said in her Friday forecast. You don\u2019t want exposed skin because frostbite would be a threat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Sunday then brings the main event, with snow likely starting around lunchtime. The storm is expected to intensify throughout the afternoon into the evening. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve got some of our peak snow that\u2019s going to happen Sunday night&#8230;There\u2019s a lot of cleanup happening Monday&#8230;A lot of school cancellations. I\u2019m expecting no school on Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">An additional 3-6 inches of snow could fall during the day on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/Y3MQ6XXOTFGYHK5WU6BNUCGKFA.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">SNOW MAP SNOW MAP <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">The heaviest snowfall is expected along the coastline, where up to 24 inches of snow is possible. A foot to 20 inches of snow is likely across most of Massachusetts. These areas will see a lighter, fluffier snow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Cape Cod and the Islands is in for about 8 to 12 inches, where wetter snow will help compact accumulations, keeping totals slightly lower in those areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">\u201cWhen all is said and done, 12-20 inches of snow here, widespread,\u201d Spear said. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot of snow&#8230;The plow drivers are going to be out there for hours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">After the storm wraps up, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday look frigid again with highs in the low 20s. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">For the latest weather updates, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/weather\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\"> the Boston 25 Weather page.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/weather\/watch-morning-snow\/TDNB3M3ZZBGRJD3QTIZDCJIB7I\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WATCH THE FORECAST<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">INTERACTIVE RADAR<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/news\/local\/have-new-device-get-our-free-boston-25-news-weather-apps\/PDC6X7UKOFDBVPV5YJHG3CX36I\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DOWNLOAD THE APPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Follow our Boston 25 Meteorologists on Twitter for updates:<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KevinBoston25\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kevin Lemanowicz<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShiriSpear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shiri Spear<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tuckerweather\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">T<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tuckerweather\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ucker Antico<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VickiGrafWX\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vicki Graf<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Stay Informed:<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Utilize MEMA\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/mema.mapsonline.net\/public.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">real-time power outage viewer<\/a> to stay informed about current power outages in your community and region, and across the state, including information from utility companies about restoration times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Utilize MEMA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/maps-gis-resources\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">live weather radar<\/a> and forecasting tools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massdot.state.ma.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MassDOT<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/mbta.com\/guides\/winter-guide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MBTA<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massport.com\/logan-airport\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Logan Airport<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/home.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amtrak<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\">Online Resources:<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 fcApnw body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/mema\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency<\/a> &#8211; 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