A fast moving low pressure system moved through Southern New England bringing 4-10 inches of snow to the region. In addition, strong cold advection and pressure rises resulted in very cold temperatures, strong winds, and bitterly cold wind chills.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 20:55:00 to 31-DEC-08 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator recorded a wind gust of 59 mph on his home weather station.  No damage was reported.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous reports of four to ten inches of snow were received.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six inches of snow fell in southern Plymouth County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of four to eight inches of snow were received.

High Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Station at Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) recorded a sustained wind speed of 45 mph and gusts to 53 mph.  No damage was reported.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to six inches of snow fell in western Franklin County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Five to seven inches of snow fell in Western Hampshire County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of five to seven inches of snow were received.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of five to seven inches of snow were received.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of six to eight inches of snow were received.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 09:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of four to seven inches of snow were received.

Heavy Snow in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow fell in the city of Boston.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow fell in eastern Norfolk county.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous reports of six to ten inches of snow were received.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous reports of six to eleven inches of snow were received.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous reports of eight to twelve inches of snow were received.