New England is experiencing a snowier winter than usual, with record-breaking snowfall in Massachusetts and Rhode Island during February 2026. This is due to the warming climate increasing atmospheric moisture, leading to more snow when temperatures are below freezing. Despite a general decrease in snowfall in many U.S. locations, New England sees an increase due to interactions between warm, moist air and cold Arctic air, a phenomenon linked to broader climate change impacts, including altered snowfall patterns and increased sea surface temperatures.