A weekend storm could drop enough snow in parts of Massachusetts to be plow-worthy, and it might even affect Sunday’s Patriots-Bills game.
Here’s the latest from CBS Boston, updated December 12, 2025, 7:51 PM EST.
Unseasonably cold air has dominated December so far, making it the coldest start to the month in 17 years. Yet true snowfall has been scarce. In the northwestern suburbs, a crusty inch or two remains, while coastal and southeastern areas mostly see bare ground.
Boston itself is nearing 300 days without measurable snowfall, a testament to how long this streak has lasted—now the third-longest on record.
Breaking news: there’s a chance snow could finally reach Boston and nearby southern regions this weekend.
Forecast overview: a fast-moving, relatively weak storm will travel through the Ohio Valley on Saturday, dropping about 3–6 inches from parts of Iowa to Ohio. As it heads toward New England, it will transfer energy to a secondary low-pressure system, a common pattern for winter storms.
This secondary system will graze southern New England on Sunday before rapidly moving back out to sea. Such setups typically favor snow for the far southeastern portions of the area.
Timing: the window for steadier, moderate snowfall is likely Sunday morning. Because the storm moves quickly, drier air will rush in and end most precipitation by early afternoon in most spots (with Cape Cod and the Islands seeing divisions a bit later).
Snow amounts: the biggest remaining question is how far north the snow will accumulate. Forecasters anticipate a sharp boundary between 1 inch or more on the ground and only a trace in nearby areas, due to the fast motion and a west-to-east band of moisture.
In short, this won’t be a major blizzard, but Plymouth and Bristol counties, along with the Cape and Islands, could see plowable amounts. Expected totals are roughly 1–3 inches, or up to 2–4 inches in a worst-case scenario for those zones. North of the Mass Pike, periods of light snow or flurries are possible, but accumulations should be limited to light coatings.
Could Boston finally end its snow-free streak?
Boston remains on watch to see whether the long-standing absence of measurable snowfall ends. As of Saturday, the city had gone 300 days since the last measurable snowfall (February 16), placing it third on the all-time list for length of a snow-free stretch.
Forecasts suggest Boston could see a dusting to around 1 inch. While that isn’t dramatic, it would be enough to break the official measurability threshold with as little as a tenth of an inch in some spots.
Patriots vs. Bills on Sunday: snow game or not?
The big question for Foxborough is whether any snow will linger into kickoff. If any flurries appear, they’re likely to have cleared by game time, but morning snow could affect tailgating and the overall atmosphere. Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s, with a northwest wind of 6–18 mph, adding a sharp chill to the matchup.
Sources and related coverage:
- Weather blogs
- Snow storm updates
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