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Models warn of a rare, possibly record-breaking El Niño this summer that could be the strongest since 1877–78, with sea-surface temperatures about 3°C above average by December. If it materializes, New England could see a near-record warm, more humid summer with wetter conditions and more coastal storms, followed by a wetter fall/winter and less snow; the Atlantic hurricane season may be quieter.
Six New England states are considering bills to legalize plug-in balcony solar kits that connect to a standard outlet (up to 1,200 watts), enabling renters and homeowners to cut energy bills without rooftop installs. The proposals vary by state but generally require safety certification and would remove interconnection requirements, with Maine nearing final passage and NH, VT, MA, CT, and RI at different stages. Kit prices are around $3 per watt and could fall as adoption grows, and supporters say the policy has bipartisan appeal and little fiscal impact. The push underscores high regional energy costs and a national trend toward DIY solar.
Offshore wind projects are being added to New England’s electric grid, expanding clean energy supply and helping secure the region’s power mix, with Ørsted and other developers playing key roles in boosting reliability and decarbonization.
Lawmakers in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are weighing bills to allow small plug-in solar panels that connect to home outlets, removing the need for rooftop installations and potentially lowering electricity bills for renters and others without easy access to rooftop solar. The approach mirrors European adoption and Utah’s 2025 lead, but would require updated electrical codes and national safety certifications before widespread sale; costs can reach up to about $2,000, and critics say it won’t be a universal solution, though supporters argue prices could fall with broader adoption and that the technology offers a practical entry point to clean energy for renters and apartments.
A major New England snowstorm is expected this weekend, with Boston likely to receive 15–20 inches and some areas approaching 2 feet. Snow begins Sunday with very heavy rates (up to 2–4 inches per hour) and near whiteout conditions, continuing into Monday. Winds 25–35 mph will create slick roads and dangerous wind chills into Tuesday. Residents should finish shopping, stock up on supplies, avoid travel during peak storm, and prepare homes and vehicles for power outages, with multiple rounds of shoveling as temperatures drop into the teens after the storm.
An Arctic outbreak driven by a wobbling polar vortex and a fading La Niña setup could spark a weekend winter storm from Texas to the Carolinas, with heavy snow, sleet, and significant icing possible; New England may see only a northern fringe with bitter cold and subzero wind chills through the weekend.
A weekend winter storm will bring accumulating snow along a 1,500-mile stretch from Florida to Maine, including a rare snow event in parts of the South (Florida Panhandle) with palm trees dusted in the morning; advisories extend to central Georgia near Macon and Southeastern Alabama, where several inches of heavy, wet snow are possible, as the system spreads into the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England.
After an unusually warm start to January, a polar-vortex pattern returns, bringing Arctic air and below-average temperatures to the Midwest and East in the second half of January, with a first cold wave on Thursday and another surge of frigid air this weekend and into next week.
The Los Angeles Chargers are traveling to New England for their Wild Card playoff game against the Patriots, with multiple players and staff members heading to the matchup.
A weather system on Tuesday may bring light snow to parts of Massachusetts, especially northwest of Boston, with a 20-60% chance of a white Christmas depending on the location. The region will experience a quiet weekend after a storm passes on Friday, and Christmas travel conditions are expected to be favorable overall.
A brilliant fireball was sighted over New England and nearby areas on Friday night, coinciding with the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, and was widely reported with photos and videos.
The Week 4 injury report indicates that four players are ruled out for the Panthers' upcoming trip to New England, with ongoing updates on player participation and practice status throughout the season.
A judge has allowed the Revolution Wind offshore wind project in New England to resume construction after a halt ordered by the Trump administration, with ongoing investigations into national security impacts. The project supplies power to Rhode Island and Connecticut, and the decision is seen as positive for regional energy reliability and local jobs, despite potential legal challenges ahead.
The Trump administration halted the nearly completed Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off Connecticut, jeopardizing New England's efforts to reduce high energy costs and reliance on aging fossil fuel plants, with experts warning of increased risks to grid reliability and higher consumer costs.
A Patriots fan shares thoughts on the new NFL Rivalries uniforms, expressing appreciation for the white helmet and new 'NE' logo, while wishing for more red accents to enhance the dark, stormy look, and noting the overall improvement over other teams' designs.