Boston, Massachusetts – Another blast of Arctic air is expected to sweep back into Massachusetts during the first full week of February, bringing subzero wind chills, frigid mornings, and a colder-than-normal pattern that could persist for several days.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across Massachusetts are favored to run below normal from Friday through the following Thursday as Arctic high pressure settles over the eastern U.S. At the same time, precipitation probabilities are leaning below average, signaling fewer opportunities for widespread snowstorms despite the colder air mass.
The coldest conditions are expected across interior Massachusetts, including Worcester County and the higher terrain of the Berkshires, where overnight lows could drop into the single digits or below zero at times. Boston and coastal communities will see slightly milder readings due to the ocean influence, but daytime highs may still struggle through the teens and lower 20s during the coldest stretch, with wind chills dipping into the single digits.
While Arctic cold often raises concerns for snow, the dominant pattern favors dry air across much of the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic. This reduces the likelihood of major snowstorms, though fast-moving clippers or offshore systems could still bring light snow or brief accumulations, especially north and west of I-95.
Residents should prepare for prolonged cold by protecting pipes, checking heating systems, and limiting extended outdoor exposure. Forecast confidence and snow potential will continue to be refined as early February approaches, with additional advisories possible if the pattern shifts.
