Massachusetts Braces for More Snow Before Temperatures Rise

A quick-moving clipper system is expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow across the region.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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After a weekend of heavy snowfall, Massachusetts is set to receive a few more inches of snow on Tuesday evening before temperatures rise above freezing. The National Weather Service predicts Boston will see 2-3 inches of snow, with the highest amounts of around 4 inches expected in northern and northeastern parts of the state. The snow is expected to arrive during the evening commute and taper off before Wednesday morning.

Why it matters

This latest round of snow comes after Boston has already recorded nearly 40 inches of snowfall this winter, almost double the normal amount for this time of year. The additional snow will add to the ongoing challenges for residents and infrastructure, though the warmer temperatures later in the week should help with some melting.

The details

The quick-moving clipper system is expected to bring snow to the region starting around 5-7 pm on Tuesday evening. The South Shore and Cape Cod are predicted to see the lowest amounts, with less than an inch of snow. The snow may even end as a period of rain along the south coast. Despite the additional snowfall, a warmup is on the way, with highs reaching the mid to upper 30s across southern New England starting on Wednesday. This will help with some melting, though overnight lows will still fall into the teens and low 20s.

  • The snow is expected to arrive during the Tuesday late afternoon commute, around 5 to 7 p.m.
  • The snow should be all over and done with before the Wednesday morning commute.

The players

National Weather Service

The National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States.

Kyle Pederson

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service who provided the forecast details for the upcoming snowstorm.

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What they’re saying

“It looks like we're expecting in the 2- to 3-inch range for Boston with this clipper system.”

— Kyle Pederson, Meteorologist (Boston Herald)

“Snow should arrive during the Tuesday late afternoon commute, around 5 to 7 p.m., and it should be all over and done with before the Wednesday morning commute.”

— Kyle Pederson, Meteorologist (Boston Herald)

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the storm system and provide updates on snowfall totals and the timing of the precipitation.

The takeaway

This latest round of snow is a reminder of the challenging winter Massachusetts has faced so far, with nearly double the normal snowfall. While the additional snow will create more difficulties, the warmer temperatures later in the week should provide some relief through melting.