Massachusetts is currently experiencing significant winter weather as a powerful storm system brings substantial snowfall, with totals over a foot reported in several communities. Areas including Boston and the North Shore are particularly affected, with updated town-by-town snowfall totals being issued. As heavy snow falls, an extreme cold warning is also in effect for four counties, predicting dangerously low wind chills that could reach -30°F. Residents are advised to prepare for a severe drop in temperatures following the snow, with forecasts predicting some locations could see up to eight inches of additional snowfall. A state of emergency has been declared in Boston to address the dangerous conditions. The combination of snow and extreme cold is expected to disrupt daily activities and pose risks to health and safety.