A series of low pressure centers impacted the Southern New England Region with a combination of heavy snows and ice. The first area of low pressure on February 1st lifted northeastward offshore of the Southeastern New England shoreline ushering heavy snows across the interior portions of New England, especially north and west. A second area of low pressure deepened through the Ohio River Valley, redeveloping over the Southeastern New England shoreline bringing a combination of heavy snows, sleet and freezing rain over much of the region February 2nd, before changing back to all snow into the end of the event.
A series of significant heavy snow events occurred between December 26, 2010 and February 2, 2011. Snow for the winter season totaled 86.4 inches, most of which fell during this period. Across Massachusetts, numerous roof collapses due to heavy snow load occurred following the February 2nd storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 02-FEB-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 11-14 inches of snow fell across Northwest Middlesex County over the two day period.

Winter Storm in WESTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 10-13 inches of snow fell across Western Hampden County over the two day period.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 06:30:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 552.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 9-15 inches of snow fell across Northern Worcester County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 16 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 92.6 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 06:30:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 552.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 9-15 inches of snow fell across Southern Worcester County over the two day period, with upwards of a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 16 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 92.6 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 926.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 8-14 inches of snow fell across Western Middlesex County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 26 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 183.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 9-12 inches of snow fell across Southeast Middlesex County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 8 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A total of 8-11 inches of snow fell across Western Norfolk County over the two day period, with upwards of a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 18 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 9-11 inches of snow fell across Eastern Norfolk County over the two day period, with upwards of a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of 2 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 6-9 inches of snow fell across Northern Bristol County over the two day period, with upwards of a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of 3 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 70 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 432.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 9-11 inches of snow fell across Suffolk County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 10 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.01M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 9-14 inches of snow fell across Western Franklin County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of 2 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 53 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in EASTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 9-11 inches of snow fell across Eastern Franklin County over the two day period, with upwards of a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of 2 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 53 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 180.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 6-9 inches of snow fell across Western Plymouth County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 4 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 70 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 309.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 11-13 inches of snow fell across Eastern Essex County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 4 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 155.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 10-16 inches of snow fell across Western Essex County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 8 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 173.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 10-14 inches of snow fell across Eastern Hampden County over the two day period, with upwards of a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 11 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 75 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in EASTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 312.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 9-13 inches of snow fell across Eastern Hampshire County over the two day period, with upwards of a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 12 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 66.2 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

Winter Storm in WESTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A total of 9-13 inches of snow fell across Western Hampshire County over the two day period.  Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of a structure that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 78 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and the roof collapse occurred shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.