Boston Braces for Snow and Record Cold This Weekend
Maps Reveal Snowy Assault on Boston This Weekend
Boston braces for a brutal weekend as weather maps forecast accumulating snow and potentially record-breaking cold. An Arctic airmass plunges temperatures into the single digits, with snowfall totals of 3 to 5 inches expected Saturday. Localized bands could dump 2 to 3 inches per hour in central Massachusetts and the North Shore, disrupting travel and outdoor plans.[2][1]
Plummeting Temps and Dangerous Wind Chills
Saturday highs linger in the 20s before diving to 3°F overnight, accompanied by 30-40 mph gusts. Wind chills plummet below zero by evening, reaching -20°F, risking frostbite in 30 minutes on exposed skin. Sunday's highs in the low teens may shatter the February 8 record low high of 14°F set in 1985.[2][3]
Preparation Tips for Record Cold
Layer up, cover skin, and limit outdoor time. Stock essentials early, as snow may snarl Super Bowl Sunday errands. Long-term February averages of 3°C daytime and 93mm precipitation underscore this storm's intensity. Stay tuned to updates for safety.[1][2]