Boston, Massachusetts – A colder turn is taking shape across New England as the region moves back into below-normal temperature territory, reversing recent moderation and reinforcing winter’s grip during the first full stretch of February.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across New England are favored to trend below seasonal averages as colder air presses eastward. The shift is expected to be most noticeable across New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, where daytime highs fall back several degrees compared to recent days, especially overnight.
In New York, colder air will settle across both upstate and downstate areas. New York City and the I-95 corridor are likely to see highs mainly in the upper 20s to low 30s, while upstate regions drop back into more persistent midwinter cold with teens and single-digit lows overnight.
Massachusetts follows a similar trend, with Boston, Worcester, and Springfield returning to highs in the 20s and lower 30s. Overnight lows will frequently dip into the teens, particularly inland, reinforcing refreezing concerns on untreated roads.
Connecticut will also slide back below normal, with Hartford, New Haven, and surrounding communities seeing colder mornings and limited daytime recovery. Highs are expected to hover near freezing at best, with teens common overnight.
Precipitation chances remain limited, but colder temperatures increase the risk of black ice, especially during early morning and nighttime travel along major routes including I-90, I-95, I-84, and I-91.
Residents across the region should prepare for a renewed stretch of winter cold, including protecting pipes, allowing extra commute time, and limiting prolonged outdoor exposure. While this does not signal extreme Arctic conditions, it marks a clear return to a colder-than-normal pattern. Additional advisories or outlook updates may be issued as February continues to unfold.
