So we’ll have to wait and see what the final tally is.
The bulk of this storm, the largest New England has seen in four years, moved through by 2 a.m., with lingering snow showers now continuing into early Monday evening.
Most of us in Southern New England will see an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow, with some isolated 4 or 5-inch accumulations, especially over Essex County and perhaps down into Boston and parts of the South Shore from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Additional forecast snow totals for Monday.Boston GlobeLingering snow showers will loom across New England for most of Monday.Boston Globe
While we had very rapid accumulation over a short amount of time during the first part of the storm into Sunday evening, the second half on Monday will actually be the opposite, with very little accumulation. Snowfall total maps that you’re seeing include the snow that will fall during the day on Monday.
There is a chance for 20-inch snow totals across Boston and the North Shore by Monday.Boston Globe
The winter storm warning remains in effect until 8 p.m., Monday, for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and until 1 a.m., Tuesday, for much of New Hampshire and the rest of Northern New England.
Boston, MA 01/25/2026 – Lee Siskin, 30, of Boston skis in Boston Common in Boston on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Five of the Boston area’s top snowmakers all occurred since the year 2000, and there are several explanations for this. One of them is that a warmer climate brings more moisture, so storms produce more potential snowfall when it can snow.
The other reason is the fact that the standardized practice of clearing a snowboard every six hours and adding up the totals became accepted practice in the past 25 years. Before that, most storm observers waited till the entire storm was over to measure it, and that allowed for compaction to take place, so numbers were lower.
Frigid cold spell continues
The cold weather also continues into Monday. Temperatures during the day will only reach the 20s, so it’ll be a little less uncomfortable for cleaning up the snow than it has been.
Highs on Monday will reach the mid-20s across Greater Boston.Boston Globe
Look-ahead: The snow won’t be melting anytime soon
And if you are thinking that we’re going to see any melting this week, think again. Temperatures will not go above freezing for the entire week. As a matter of fact, this is going to be one of the colder weeks we’ve had in quite some time, with temperatures at night between a frigid 2 and 12 degrees and during the day struggling to reach 18 to 25 degrees.
For those who have had enough, this Arctic cold will likely relax during the first week of February. The good news for those of you who aren’t looking forward to more shoveling, I don’t see any snowstorms this week after this major storm. Next threat? We’ll monitor a possible system for next Sunday, but it’s early.
The forecast across Boston for the next seven days.Boston Globe
Greater Boston: On-and-off snow Monday with 1 to 3 inches general accumulation. Temperatures in the 20s. Clearing Monday night with temperatures in the single digits. On Tuesday, sunshine returns in the 20s.
Southeastern Mass.: Look for snow at various intensity Monday with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation. Clearing Monday night with temperatures in the single digits. Sunshine on Tuesday and cold, 22 to 26.
Central/Western Mass.: Look for a period of light snow on Monday, with an inch or two possible. Temperatures in the 20s. It’s in the single digits Monday night with clearing. Sunshine in the lower 20s on Tuesday.
Cape and Islands: Look for any mixed precipitation becoming all snow, with a coating to an inch possible. Temperatures will be in the 30s. Readings will be between 10 to 15 Monday night. Sunshine, in the mid-20s on Tuesday.
Rhode Island: A few snow showers with a coating possible on Monday, and temperatures in the 20s. Any snow ends Monday night, and temperatures fall toward 10 degrees. Tuesday sees mostly sunny skies, in the mid-20s
New Hampshire: You can expect an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow on Monday with temperatures near 20. Readings are between 0 and 10 Monday night, with highs only in the teens on Tuesday, with sunshine and clouds.
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