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New England Braces for Major Snowstorm Amid Cold February

2/12/2026

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A clipper storm moves into New England, bringing light snow Tuesday evening into Wednesday.
Boston may receive 1 to 3 inches, with Maine seeing 6 to 8 inches.
February temperatures averaged over 8 degrees below normal, marking one of the coldest starts in years.
La Niña has influenced the jet stream and increased snowfall in New England.
New England is on track for its first above-normal snowfall season since 2021-2022.

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Story summary

A clipper storm moves into New England, bringing light snow Tuesday evening into Wednesday.
Boston may receive 1 to 3 inches, with Maine seeing 6 to 8 inches.
February temperatures averaged over 8 degrees below normal, marking one of the coldest starts in years.
La Niña has influenced the jet stream and increased snowfall in New England.
New England is on track for its first above-normal snowfall season since 2021-2022.