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It’s going to be dangerously cold in Boston this weekend. Here’s how frigid it could get.

Expect frigid temperatures and brutal windchill that could dip as low as 40 degrees below zero in what forecasters say could be the coldest weather Boston has experienced in years.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
January in Boston certainly hasn’t felt like what we would expect
It's appropriate we would start the final day of January on a cloudy note. Although there’s a bit of snow in some areas, it’s the clouds, not the snow, that have been the dominant feature over the past 31 days.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Below zero temperatures expected later this week after fifth warmest January on record
Saturday will be one of those days where the frigid temperatures will have many planning to stay inside.

Pond and lake skating are cherished New England traditions. So far, not this year.
The warm weather has kept Massachusetts ponds and lakes from freezing, and put beloved New England traditions on ice.

Live weather updates from Boston-area meteorologists

With severe weather in the forecast, here’s a look at what to expect, according to Boston-area meteorologists.

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See where power is out in Mass.

Explore this interactive map showing where current power outages are in Massachusetts.

Snowfall totals from the last 48 hours

Find town-by-town snowfall totals from across Massachusetts over the last 48 hours.

How to safely use a space heater

Use of space heaters is very common, but they account for “vast amounts of civilian deaths and injuries,” according to Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey. Here are some simple tips that can help you use space heaters safely.

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In 2015, Boston was blanketed in snow — and that was only the beginning of a historic run of snowstorms

A massive snowstorm, which some people dubbed a “Snowpocalypse” or a “Snowmaggedon,” was blanketing Boston with 24.4 inches of snow in 2015. More than 30 inches was falling in other parts of the state. And the snowstorms were only starting.

Stuck at home with the power out? Here’s what to do

Here’s what Massachusetts officials recommend you do if you’re among those without power following a major weather event.

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Best places to go sledding in Boston and beyond

Wondering where to go sledding? Here's a list and map of over 20 top sledding spots in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and beyond. Bookmark this for your next snow day.

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Forecast | Dave Epstein

Relief of dry weather arrives in New England this weekend

It’ll be approaching 40 degrees on Friday and then into the 40s on Saturday in Greater Boston and both days will have at least some sunshine, relief from very wet couple of months.

Heavy rain and winds in Massachusetts to affect morning commute

“Some areas could have standing water, and the risk of hydroplaning is there,” said Andrew Loconto, a meteorologist with the weather service in Norton. “It could cause some street flooding where water doesn’t drain very well.”

These maps show how much snow to expect across New England

More snow is in store for New England on Wednesday, with heavy rain and strong winds also in the forecast for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

Snow and rain are on the way again. Expect a messy evening commute.

The heaviest snow and rain today will be from about 5 p.m. onward.

Snow, heavy rain, and gusting winds are expected to cause more outages today

Snow will arrive Wednesday afternoon in Eastern Massachusetts and will change to rain between 6 p.m. and midnight as the weather system moves south to north. Rain will be heavy at times, leading to possible flooding, and winds could gust to 50 miles per hour.

Here’s what to expect from Wednesday’s storm

Forecasters expect it to snow for most of the afternoon in Greater Boston, bringing about an inch to the area before it mixes with rain and then transitions to solely rain later Wednesday night.

These maps provide a look at Monday’s storm

A strong winter storm moved across New England on Monday, bringing as much as 6 inches to high-elevation areas of Massachusetts and up to a foot of snow to parts of New Hampshire, forecasters said.

Thousands without power, roads treacherous after winter storm lashes New England

Snow hit Eastern Massachusetts in waves Monday as a powerful weather system crossed the region, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving thousands of residents in the dark, and causing slushy roadways that snarled traffic during the evening commute.