Recent weather patterns in New England have raised significant questions about the impact of climate change on snowfall. In February 2026, Massachusetts and Rhode Island experienced record-breaking blizzard conditions, with some areas seeing two to three feet of snow. This unusual increase in snowfall is attributed to climate change, which causes warmer air to hold more moisture, leading to heavier snowfall when temperatures drop below freezing. The Gulf of Maine has experienced significant warming, contributing to these conditions by increasing evaporation and atmospheric moisture.