Eastern Mass Gets Their Swag Back - SWFE on Steriods - Region wide Major Snowfall - Jan 25-26, 2026 Nowcast/Obs.

[CoastalWx]

1 minute ago, ORH_wxman said:

Pretty insane dPVA going into an area of LL convergence and already saturated. 

It was a good s/w but man that was nuts. Did not expect that 

[tavwtby]

gotta say I didn't have stars out and still flakes flying 40 hours after it started, unbelievable deep winter feel out there, like it should be.

[WeatherGeek2025]

anybody know the total for Boston?

[tavwtby]

2 minutes ago, WeatherGeek2025 said:

anybody know the total for Boston?

think logan was at 20.2 but that's a few hours ago 

[CCHurricane]

16 minutes ago, WeatherGeek2025 said:

anybody know the total for Boston?

20.2" as of 7PM - next (and final) update should be midnight

Only needs +1.3" for this to be the #10 snowstorm in Boston history, don't think that should be a problem given the surrounding reports from other board members. 

Very easy for folks to lose perspective with just how lucky we've been in the recent past. While its come at a cost (warmer winters), if this one scratches out 21.5", 5 of the top 10 storms all-time for Boston will have come since 2013.

[WeatherGeek2025]

1 minute ago, CCHurricane said:

20.2" as of 7PM - next update should be Midnight

Only needs +1.3" for this to be the #10 snowstorm in Boston history, don't think that should be a problem given the surrounding reports from other board members. 

 

[dendrite]

Moon visible now with flurries ending.

Final core is 2.0”/0.05”….so that’s 6.3”/0.16” since I snowblowed this morning.

Event total 15.5”/1.01”

[CoastalWx]

3.6” new most of that on one hour. 22.9”

[MuddyWx]

3 minutes ago, dendrite said:

Moon visible now with flurries ending.

Final core is 2.0”/0.05”….so that’s 6.3”/0.16” since I snowblowed this morning.

Event total 15.5”/1.01”

6.3" at ~40:1?! Insane

What are the best ratios you've seen up there for a >6" measurement?

[dendrite]

5 minutes ago, MuddyWx said:

6.3" at ~40:1?! Insane

What are the best ratios you've seen up there for a >6" measurement?

This is probably it. The snow is pure air.

[wx2fish]

+4" since 7am. 21" total. 22-23" depth

[Boston Bulldog]

8 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

3.6” new most of that on one hour. 22.9”

I guess this means KBOS has an outside shot at 24” if they got into the same rates 

[NorEastermass128]

Had about 4” new since 530pm. Pure fluff. 

[MaineJayhawk]

Tacked on 5” since this morning’s measurement, so that’s a respectable 15” altogether

[ORH_wxman]

Last band for BOS and then south shore. What a great event

[TauntonBlizzard2013]

Looks like 23.7 will do it 

[Fozz]

52 minutes ago, CCHurricane said:

20.2" as of 7PM - next (and final) update should be midnight

Only needs +1.3" for this to be the #10 snowstorm in Boston history, don't think that should be a problem given the surrounding reports from other board members. 

Very easy for folks to lose perspective with just how lucky we've been in the recent past. While its come at a cost (warmer winters), if this one scratches out 21.5", 5 of the top 10 storms all-time for Boston will have come since 2013.

I remember when Baltimore had more 20"+ snowstorms than Boston (with the disclaimer that Logan is a lousy spot and it missed many 20"+ events that hit other parts of the city).

But the big ones have really accelerated and looks like this will be another one to add. And man is it well-deserved after the last 3-5 awful years.

Everyone won this time.

[TheSnowman]

2 hours ago, fz583 said:

About 3 accordions deep now in most places? Great storm. 

I Don’t understand the Level of Excitement in here all week to through the storm.  Yes it’s Great.  But have you All Forgotten HOW many storms we’ve had in here where Everyone was Ripping 24”-36”+ with 3-4” per hour During the storm?  This is a full notch below it.  Everyone is close to 20.  It’s Fantastic.  But It’s not Boobs out in the Bahamas “Oh My God I’m losing my mind of happiness!” like Belichick on Senior Day.  

And You all think I’m losing my mind.  

Just take for instance JUST March 2019.  I got just about the exact Same amount in that storm as this.  EXCEPT, the Compact total was 16”, not 14” like this one, And it came as a Bomb in 1 piece.  AND most of you got 10-14, and I Jackpotted with 17.25.  Vs. Everyone from freaking Providence to Hartford to Blue Hill to Boston to Ipswitch in here getting 20….. And I get flipping under 18.  March 2019 was a Run of the Mill Medium Level Fairly Forgettable storm of mostly 10-14, and yet it was Better in Every way for my area except for duration.  Let alone talk March 2018 or many other Not totally historic events that were still better, Never Mind start talking 1996, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2015 or dare I mention the “RI Screw Job from Hell Fujiwawa 2013” that was 2 feet for everyone But RI.

 

You guys were so starved for a big storm you’ve acted the whole 7 days like this was the Blizzard of 2005 or 2013.  

[dryslot]

Tacked on another 0.50", Storm total 18.0"

[mreaves]

3 hours ago, powderfreak said:

I bet we’ve averaged 20-25:1 up here.

16” now and I’d wager the models were pretty close with 0.75” water.

It hisses when you walk through it or shovel it.

About 16” here too. 5” last night, 5” when I got up this morning, 4” when I measured around 3:00 and another 2” tonight. 

[40/70 Benchmark]

21.25" Final.

4" today after another half inch.

[weathafella]

That last band put down another 0.6.  21.1 should be final.   Another shoveling but feeling fine and enjoying the deep winter.   6 more days of it until we return for March.

[bristolri_wx]

56 minutes ago, TheSnowman said:

I Don’t understand the Level of Excitement in here all week to through the storm.  Yes it’s Great.  But have you All Forgotten HOW many storms we’ve had in here where Everyone was Ripping 24”-36”+ with 3-4” per hour During the storm?  This is a full notch below it.  Everyone is close to 20.  It’s Fantastic.  But It’s not Boobs out in the Bahamas “Oh My God I’m losing my mind of happiness!” like Belichick on Senior Day.  

And You all think I’m losing my mind.  

Just take for instance JUST March 2019.  I got just about the exact Same amount in that storm as this.  EXCEPT, the Compact total was 16”, not 14” like this one, And it came as a Bomb in 1 piece.  AND most of you got 10-14, and I Jackpotted with 17.25.  Vs. Everyone from freaking Providence to Hartford to Blue Hill to Boston to Ipswitch in here getting 20….. And I get flipping under 18.  March 2019 was a Run of the Mill Medium Level Fairly Forgettable storm of mostly 10-14, and yet it was Better in Every way for my area except for duration.  Let alone talk March 2018 or many other Not totally historic events that were still better, Never Mind start talking 1996, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2015 or dare I mention the “RI Screw Job from Hell Fujiwawa 2013” that was 2 feet for everyone But RI.

 

You guys were so starved for a big storm you’ve acted the whole 7 days like this was the Blizzard of 2005 or 2013.  

 

[WxWatcher007]

We had to scratch and claw and snow all day and all night to get over the hump. 

10.1" at WXW2. Low spot in the region, but no complaints here. Just glad we got double digits. Incredible snow depth. 

So happy for everyone that got crushed. 

[Prismshine Productions]

Except for a few hours this morning, it has been snowing since 10 AM yesterday.

Bright side: new personal record
Downside: porked ratio by Arctic Hounds...

Sent from my SM-S166V using Tapatalk

[Diggiebot]

58 minutes ago, TheSnowman said:

I Don’t understand the Level of Excitement in here all week to through the storm.  Yes it’s Great.  But have you All Forgotten HOW many storms we’ve had in here where Everyone was Ripping 24”-36”+ with 3-4” per hour During the storm?  This is a full notch below it.  Everyone is close to 20.  It’s Fantastic.  But It’s not Boobs out in the Bahamas “Oh My God I’m losing my mind of happiness!” like Belichick on Senior Day.  

And You all think I’m losing my mind.  

Just take for instance JUST March 2019.  I got just about the exact Same amount in that storm as this.  EXCEPT, the Compact total was 16”, not 14” like this one, And it came as a Bomb in 1 piece.  AND most of you got 10-14, and I Jackpotted with 17.25.  Vs. Everyone from freaking Providence to Hartford to Blue Hill to Boston to Ipswitch in here getting 20….. And I get flipping under 18.  March 2019 was a Run of the Mill Medium Level Fairly Forgettable storm of mostly 10-14, and yet it was Better in Every way for my area except for duration.  Let alone talk March 2018 or many other Not totally historic events that were still better, Never Mind start talking 1996, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2015 or dare I mention the “RI Screw Job from Hell Fujiwawa 2013” that was 2 feet for everyone But RI.

 

You guys were so starved for a big storm you’ve acted the whole 7 days like this was the Blizzard of 2005 or 2013.  

It’s ok the 24”-36” is headed here next Monday. Gusts to 80 it should be a good time 

[CCHurricane]

1 hour ago, TheSnowman said:

I Don’t understand the Level of Excitement in here all week to through the storm.  Yes it’s Great.  But have you All Forgotten HOW many storms we’ve had in here where Everyone was Ripping 24”-36”+ with 3-4” per hour During the storm?  This is a full notch below it.  Everyone is close to 20.  It’s Fantastic.  But It’s not Boobs out in the Bahamas “Oh My God I’m losing my mind of happiness!” like Belichick on Senior Day.  

And You all think I’m losing my mind.  

Just take for instance JUST March 2019.  I got just about the exact Same amount in that storm as this.  EXCEPT, the Compact total was 16”, not 14” like this one, And it came as a Bomb in 1 piece.  AND most of you got 10-14, and I Jackpotted with 17.25.  Vs. Everyone from freaking Providence to Hartford to Blue Hill to Boston to Ipswitch in here getting 20….. And I get flipping under 18.  March 2019 was a Run of the Mill Medium Level Fairly Forgettable storm of mostly 10-14, and yet it was Better in Every way for my area except for duration.  Let alone talk March 2018 or many other Not totally historic events that were still better, Never Mind start talking 1996, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2015 or dare I mention the “RI Screw Job from Hell Fujiwawa 2013” that was 2 feet for everyone But RI.

 

You guys were so starved for a big storm you’ve acted the whole 7 days like this was the Blizzard of 2005 or 2013.  

Whatever helps you sleep at night…

The fact remains that this was a memorable storm for all of the right reasons. Just because you weren’t here for it doesn’t make it any less important for those who experienced it.

No different for what I’m sure have been countless events you’ve found memorable, that don’t even register for fellow board members. But you don’t see them being a complete a-hole about how it’s “not a big deal” that ultimately devolves into a juvenile gatekeeping / competition about who experienced “the best storms”. 

This storm will be memorable for all of the right reasons;

1) entrenched arctic airmass that held it’s ground

2) just the right amount of model waffling that brought this back from being a non-event Wed/Thur of last week

3 historically well producing SWFE that effected 1/3 of the country.

4) numerous +20” totals across the state of Massachusetts.

5) unpredictable mesoscale ending with amazing snowfall rates. 

6 the most historically relevant metro area having this event stand at #10 all-time.

[BombsAway1288]

1 hour ago, TheSnowman said:

I Don’t understand the Level of Excitement in here all week to through the storm.  Yes it’s Great.  But have you All Forgotten HOW many storms we’ve had in here where Everyone was Ripping 24”-36”+ with 3-4” per hour During the storm?  This is a full notch below it.  Everyone is close to 20.  It’s Fantastic.  But It’s not Boobs out in the Bahamas “Oh My God I’m losing my mind of happiness!” like Belichick on Senior Day.  

And You all think I’m losing my mind.  

Just take for instance JUST March 2019.  I got just about the exact Same amount in that storm as this.  EXCEPT, the Compact total was 16”, not 14” like this one, And it came as a Bomb in 1 piece.  AND most of you got 10-14, and I Jackpotted with 17.25.  Vs. Everyone from freaking Providence to Hartford to Blue Hill to Boston to Ipswitch in here getting 20….. And I get flipping under 18.  March 2019 was a Run of the Mill Medium Level Fairly Forgettable storm of mostly 10-14, and yet it was Better in Every way for my area except for duration.  Let alone talk March 2018 or many other Not totally historic events that were still better, Never Mind start talking 1996, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2015 or dare I mention the “RI Screw Job from Hell Fujiwawa 2013” that was 2 feet for everyone But RI.

 

You guys were so starved for a big storm you’ve acted the whole 7 days like this was the Blizzard of 2005 or 2013.  

Funny, I feel like you wouldn’t be making this statement if you were here for the storm. Stop acting like a child and move on. Nobody cares that you missed the storm. I

[WxWatcher007]

 

[CCHurricane]

18 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said:

 

BOS database management failing here, not sure why they are appearing to stack rank by single-day snowfall amounts (in the case of partial snowfall for 2003 storm) and compare to a 2-day total here.

2003 Presidents’ Day blizzard saw 27.6 for Boston and is actually the #1 all-time.

23.2” is still good for 8th all-time, just not right behind 2003.