Boston, Massachusetts – A colder and more active winter pattern is expected to take shape across Massachusetts as the New Year approaches, with increasing confidence in periods of snow, icy travel, and temperature swings from Dec 27 through Jan 9.
Weather pattern signals favor repeated storm systems moving through New England during this window. According to the National Weather Service in Boston, colder air is expected to press into the region after Christmas, allowing several systems to produce snow, particularly across interior and western portions of the state. Higher elevations of Worcester County and areas north and west of I-495 currently show the strongest signal for accumulating snowfall, while Boston and the immediate coast may see lighter amounts with occasional rain or mixed precipitation during milder system phases.
Snowfall is expected to occur in multiple rounds, increasing the risk of recurring travel disruptions rather than one major storm. Major corridors including I-90, I-93, Route 128, and I-495 could experience periods of slick roads and reduced visibility, especially overnight and during the early morning commute. Brief temperature drops behind passing systems may also create flash-freeze concerns where roads remain wet.
Gusty winds with some storms could lead to blowing snow inland and isolated power outages if snow accumulates on trees and power lines. Massachusetts emergency management officials urge residents to monitor updates closely and prepare for changing travel conditions around the New Year holiday.
While quieter stretches are expected between systems, the overall setup supports a wintry and potentially disruptive start to 2026 for Boston and much of Massachusetts, with snow chances returning periodically into early January.
