Photo Sent by Community Member

Massachusetts saw a dramatic split in weather overnight, creating two completely different experiences depending on where you were in the state. While Boston battled cold rain and strong winds, many areas further inland were hit with a full-on snowstorm — a classic example of how sharply the weather can change across the Commonwealth.

🌧️ Boston: Cold Rain, Strong Winds & a Rough Night

In Boston, the overnight hours were defined by:

Cold rain that soaked the streets Strong winds pushing through the city A heavy chill in the air that made the rain feel even harsher

The rain was steady enough to coat everything, and the wind added that extra sting — the kind that cuts through your jacket and makes the temperature feel lower than it actually is. It wasn’t winter wonderland weather. It was the type of storm that keeps you alert, drenched, and constantly bracing for the next gust.

Boston stayed just warm enough for all that moisture to fall as rain instead of turning into snow. The coastal influence kept temperatures right above freezing, leaving the city wet, windy, and cold, but without any accumulation.

❄️ Inland Massachusetts: Snowfall That Boston Missed

Travel further into Massachusetts — past the coastal buffer — and the entire picture changed.

Communities deeper into the state saw full-on snowfall, the kind that actually sticks. While Boston dealt with icy rain, inland towns woke up to snow-covered streets, cars, and rooftops. The storm system crossed into colder air as it moved west and north, instantly flipping the rain into steady, accumulating snow.

This created a totally different overnight experience — quieter, heavier precipitation, and a landscape transformed into winter while Boston remained soaked but unsnowed until late morning.

🌬️ Why the Split Happened

Based on your experience, the divide comes down to one thing:

Coastal warmth vs. inland cold.

Boston’s closeness to the ocean kept temperatures just above freezing → rain + wind Inland areas had colder air waiting → snowfall and accumulation

It’s one storm system behaving in two different ways because of small temperature differences — and Massachusetts is known for these dramatic transitions over short distances.

🌨️ One State, Two Weather Stories

Overnight, Massachusetts showed how fast conditions can change based on where you live.

In Boston: cold, windy, soaked, uncomfortable. Further inland: quiet snow, accumulation, full winter mode.

Same night. Same storm. Two completely different realities.