It has been known to snow in the arctic with the temperatures in the 50 degrees below zero range. Very cold air doesn't hold much moisture. The snow that falls is extremely fine.
Substantial snow is very unlikely in New England when the temperatures are well below zero.
These temperatures occur when frigid high pressure forms in Canada and sends dry, icy air into New England. Our biggest snowfalls develop when the temperaures are close to freezing. Copyright 2001 by TheBostonChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.