New England – A prolonged winter storm brought widespread heavy snowfall across New England from January 23 through January 26, delivering double-digit snow totals in many cities and leaving a deep snowpack across the region.
According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, the storm produced its heaviest snowfall across southern and central New England, with totals exceeding 20 inches in parts of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania’s nearby high terrain. The storm unfolded over several days, allowing snow to accumulate steadily rather than falling in a single burst.
Among the highest reported totals in New England, Middleton, Massachusetts recorded 20.5 inches, while Boston measured 16.7 inches. Providence, Rhode Island also reported 16.7 inches, and West Hartford, Connecticut recorded 17.0 inches. Albany, New York, just west of New England, measured 10.9 inches, underscoring the storm’s broad regional footprint.
Snowfall extended across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and much of Massachusetts, with many communities reporting 10 to 18 inches by the time snow tapered off early Monday. Northern New England saw lighter but still impactful totals, while snow lingered longest across eastern Massachusetts.
Travel across the region was significantly impacted, particularly during the weekend and early Monday commute, as snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and plowing operations slowed traffic. Cleanup efforts continue as cold temperatures limit melting and allow icy conditions to persist.
The Weather Prediction Center noted that while snow has ended across most of New England, lingering cold will keep snowpack in place for several days, extending impacts on travel, parking, and pedestrian safety.
The January 23–26 storm ranks among the more significant regional snow events of the winter season, contributing to above-normal seasonal snowfall totals across much of New England.
