An historic winter storm deposited tremendous amounts of snow over all of southern New England, mainly from the mid-afternoon on Friday, February 8 and lasting into the daylight hours of Saturday, February 9. What made this an amazing storm was the widespread coverage of heavy snowfall.  Most locations received 2 to 2.5 feet of snow!  A stationary band of even heavier snowfall persisted from southwest NH through central MA and on to the southwest across central and western CT. In those areas, reports averaged closer to 2.5 to 3 feet! Along the southeast MA coast, average amounts ranged from 1 to 2 feet.  Only on Martha���s Vineyard and Nantucket were snowfall totals less than 1 foot (6 to 12 inches).  Isolated thunderstorms were common across the entire region during the height of the storm.
A low pressure system advancing from the Great Lakes region combined forces with a very moist low pressure system moving northeast from the Gulf Coast states. Explosive deepening took place Friday evening, February 8, as a low center moved from the North Carolina coast to south of Nantucket.  Strong high pressure to the north of New England helped ensure that cold air remained in place over the area. Snowfall gained intensity during the afternoon, but during the night, 2 to 3 inch per hour amounts were common throughout the region. The band of heaviest snowfall, with 3 to 5 inches per hour for several hours, extended from southwest NH to central and western CT.  The precipitation started as mainly snow, although a brief period of rain at the onset was common on the Islands.  Snow ended in the morning in western and central MA, southwest NH, most of CT and RI, and in the early afternoon across eastern MA. It lingered during the whole afternoon over Cape Cod and Nantucket, aided by some ocean-effect bands of snowfall.
The Blizzard of 2013 also produced a prolonged period of very strong winds Friday night along the MA and RI coasts.  Gusts exceeded hurricane force (74 mph) at a few locations.  Gale force gusts (to 50 mph) continued on the MA coast through Saturday afternoon.  The strong winds, combined with a wet snow, led to extensive power outages from downed trees and wires in southeast coastal MA and in southern RI.  Elsewhere, farther inland, the snow became drier and did not cling to trees like it did along the south and southeast coast of New England.  Some wind gusts included: 76 mph at Logan Int���l. Airport (Boston, MA), 75 mph at Bedford, MA, 77 mph at Hyannis, MA and 68 mph in Jamestown, RI.  Damaging gusts to 60 mph were recorded as far west as Worcester County, MA. Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph were common elsewhere in southern New England.

In addition, moderate to major coastal flooding occurred, most notably during the time of the high tide Saturday morning along the Massachusetts east coast.  At the storm's height near the early morning low tide, the storm surge reached 3 to 4 feet along much of the MA east coast from Boston south.  At the time of the mid-morning high tide, the winds had shifted from northeast to north and the surge had dropped to 1.5 to 2.5 feet for most MA east coast locations.  However, this was an astronomically high tide given the nearness to the time of the new moon, and waves to 30 feet had built just 15 miles off the coast.  Consequently, many coastal roadways were impassable from Salisbury and Gloucester to Marshfield and Scituate on the south shore and on parts of Cape Cod.  Water several feet deep was seen flowing into some vulnerable homes in Scituate.  Although there was some structural damage, it did not come close to what was experienced during the Blizzard of 1978.  Minor tidal flooding occurred along the south coasts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island during times of high tide Friday night and Saturday morning.

Blizzard in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at Taunton Municipal Airport (KTAN) for three and a half hours. End time of this event was estimated due to the loss of wind sensors at almost all ASOS stations in eastern MA.

Blizzard in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observation System at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield, MA (KBAF) for a total of three hours.

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 09:32:00 to 09-FEB-13 09:32:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were downed onto Route 6A just east of that roads intersection with Route 132.

High Wind in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 19:20:00 to 08-FEB-13 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Martha's Vineyard Airport in Vineyard Haven, MA (KMVY) recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.  No damage was reported.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nineteen to twenty three inches of snow fell across eastern Franklin County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fourteen to twenty-two inches of snow fell across western Franklin County.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 13:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eighteen to thirty-one inches of snow fell across northern Worcester County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nineteen to twenty-nine inches of snow fell across western Middlesex County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 06:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twenty-four to twenty-five inches of snow fell across western Essex County.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 05:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nineteen to twenty-nine inches of snow fell across eastern Essex County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twenty to twenty-four inches of snow fell across western Hampden County.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eighteen to twenty-five inches of snow fell across eastern Hampshire County.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eighteen to twenty-eight inches of snow fell across eastern Hampden County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twenty-two to twenty-six inches of snow fell across western Norfolk County.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Twenty to twenty-eight inches of snow fell across southeastern Middlesex County.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Twenty-three to twenty-six inches of snow fell across eastern Norfolk County.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eighteen to twenty-five inches of snow fell across northwestern Middlesex County.

Heavy Snow in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 15:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eight to seventeen inches of snow fell across Cape Cod.

Heavy Snow in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eleven to twelve inches of snow fell across Martha's Vineyard.

Heavy Snow in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six to seven inches of snow fell across Nantucket.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Eighteen to twenty-three inches of snow fell across northern Bristol County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 13:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Fifteen to twenty inches of snow fell across western Plymouth County.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thirteen to twenty-four inches of snow fell across southern Bristol County.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Twenty to twenty-one inches of snow fell across eastern Plymouth County.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to eighteen inches of snow fell across southern Plymouth County.

Coastal Flood in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 09:45:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Revere, Pines Road was inundated by ocean water.  Winthrop Parkway experienced splashover with ocean debris in the road.  In Winthrop, Shirley Street, Tafts Avenue, and Winthrop Shore Drive were flooded with up to two feet of water.  Yirrell Beach at Mugford Street was flooded with water flowing around and under buildings.

Blizzard in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Blizzard conditions were inferred to have occurred across western Essex County on the basis that blizzard conditions were observed in all surrounding zones.  All times are estimated.

Blizzard in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 02:37:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) for a total of seven and a half hours.

Blizzard in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Blizzard conditions were inferred to have occurred across southeastern Middlesex County on the basis that blizzard conditions were observed in all surrounding zones. All times are estimated.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) for a total of eight hours.  The highest wind gust reported was 65 mph, in Milford.

Blizzard in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Weather Observation System at Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station in Falmouth, MA (KFMH) for four and a half hours.  The strongest wind gust observed was 69 mph at a Weatherflow measuring site at Sagamore Beach.  Amateur radio observers and a trained spotter recorded wind gusts between 72 and 83 mph on their home weather stations in Falmouth, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, and Mashpee.  The Automated Surface Observing System at Chatham Municipal Airport (KCQX) recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

Blizzard in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA (KBED) for a total of four and a half hours.  End time of this event was estimated due to the loss of wind sensors at almost all ASOS stations in eastern MA.  Prior to the loss of wind data, the highest wind gust observed was 75mph.  No damage was reported.

Blizzard in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Blizzard conditions were inferred to have occurred across western Plymouth County on the basis that blizzard conditions were observed in all surrounding zones. All times are estimated.  The highest wind gust was 68 mph and was reported by an amateur radio operator on their home weather station in Scituate.  A tree was downed onto a snowmobile in Hanover.  The snowmobile driver was not injured.  Several trees and wires were downed in Halifax.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixteen to twenty-four inches of snow fell across western Hampshire County.

Heavy Snow in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twenty-three to twenty-eight inches of snow fell across Suffolk County.  Two people died of carbon monoxide poisoning while sitting in their cars during or after the storm.  One was a 13 or 14 year old boy whose father had put him in the car to warm up while they were shoveling snow in Roxbury.  The tailpipe was clogged with snow.  The other was a man in his 20s who was found in Mattapan in a running vehicle, the tailpipe also clogged with snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Twenty to thirty inches of snow fell across southern Worcester County.  A 60 year old off-duty firefighter died after suffering a heart attack while shoveling snow in Webster.

Blizzard in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 56.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Near blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at Beverly Municipal Airport (KBVY) for two to three hours prior to the most intense part of the storm.  Wind sensors were lost during the height of the storm, making verification difficult.  Times are estimated based on surrounding stations and radar data.  Wires were downed in Manchester-by-the-Sea.  The highest wind gust observed was 71 mph at the Weatherflow recording site at Dog Bar Breakwater.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 20:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 245.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB) for a total of four and a half hours. End time of this event was estimated due to the loss of wind sensors at almost all ASOS stations in eastern MA.  The highest wind gust recorded was 63 mph reported by an amateur radio operator on their home weather station in Fall River.  Numerous trees and wires were downed in Dartmouth.  Power lines were downed onto a house on Westland Street in New Bedford.  A power pole was downed onto a generator and a camper on Victoria Street in Dartmouth.  A large tree limb and wires were downed onto a car on Rockland Street in New Bedford.  A traffic light was downed into an intersection on Belleville Avenue and a building sign was blown down in New Bedford.

Blizzard in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at Logan International Airport in Boston, MA (KBOS) for four hours. End time of this event was estimated due to the loss of wind sensors at almost all ASOS stations in eastern MA.  The highest wind gust observed before the loss of the wind sensor was 66 mph at Logan Airport.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Blizzard conditions were inferred to have occurred across southern Plymouth County on the basis that blizzard conditions were observed in all surrounding zones. All times are estimated.  A tree was downed into a utility pole on Mattapoisett Neck Road in Mattapoisett.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 08:33:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Salisbury, coastal flooding resulted in structural damage to the ocean side of a building on North End Boulevard.  This road was flooded from #170 to #250 resulting in the mandatory evacuation of about 50 houses.  A barrier beach was breached and significant beach erosion occurred, damaging dunes and sand fencing.  The south end of Atlantic Avenue was impassable with water flowing around and under buildings.  In Gloucester, Atlantic Road was flooded and impassable.  The Good Harbor Beach walkway bridge was damaged.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging dunes.  The Lane's Cove breakwater was damaged near Dudley Street.  In Marblehead, the Marblehead Causeway (Ocean Avenue) and Marblehead Neck were flooded and impassable.  In Manchester-by-the-Sea, a pier at Magnolia Beach was damaged.  In Newbury, water flowed around and under buildings through the Beach Center parking lot and down a nearby street for about 200 yards.  Five to ten houses on Annapolis Way, Dartmouth Way, and Southern Boulevard sustained damage to the foundations and stairs.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging dunes and sand fencing.  A building on Harvard Way sustained damage to the foundation and stairs.  In Newburyport, significant beach erosion occurred.  In Rockport, numerous streets were flooded and impassable.  Water flowed around and under buildings at Front Beach and near Old Harbor.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging dunes, sand fencing, stairs and railings.  A boat ramp at Granite Pier was damaged.  In Salem, debris, rocks, and sand were strewn across the parking lot and walkways at Winter Island Park.

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 10:18:00 to 09-FEB-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Easy and Washington Streets were flooded up to three feet deep.  Water up to two feet deep came up to a couple of houses on Beach Street.  Wauwinet Road near Eat Fire Springs Road flooded.  Water was as far up as the Nantucket Hotel on Easton Street in the Brant Point area.  Main Street was flooded up to the Club Car Restaurant.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging sand fencing.

High Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 20:42:00 to 08-FEB-13 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 10.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) recorded a wind gust of 69 mph.  The roof of the Our Island Home (a skilled nursing facility) was damaged.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 09:27:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Cohasset, Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside Drive, and the causeway (Summit Avenue) at Jerusalem Road were flooded.  Water one to two feet deep reached up to a couple of houses on Beach Street.  In Hull, numerous streets were flooded and impassable.  Gunrock Street and a street behind Stoney Beach were washed out.  Water flowed around and under several buildings.  At least one building sustained damage to the foundation and stairs.  Streets and houses were flooded on Channel Street, Ocean Avenue, and Nantasket Avenue.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging dunes.

Blizzard in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 18:40:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Blizzard conditions were inferred to have occurred across eastern Norfolk County on the basis that blizzard conditions were observed in all surrounding zones and based on wind speeds observed by the Automated Surface Observing System at Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA (KMQE). All times are estimated.  The highest wind gust was 66 mph at Blue Hill Observatory.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 09:43:00 to 09-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 9.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Plymouth, Warren Avenue was flooded near the entrance to the beach.  A road near the north end of White Horse Beach was washed over with two feet of sand.  A house on Taylor Avenue was completely destroyed with wreckage strewn for half a mile.  Foundations and stairs of six to eight buildings were damaged.  Significant beach erosion occurred with damage to dunes, sand fencing, and stairs.  The Pilgrim Sands Motel was flooded with two feet of water in their basement.  The Breakwater parking lot was undermined and eroded.  In Scituate, numerous streets were flooded and impassable, with up to four feet of water.  Moderate to major coastal flooding occurred with depths of water reaching up to 16.6 feet at one point.  Water had flowed up to an apartment building on Cole Parkway.  The Scituate light house was damaged.  Water was flowing around and under houses near Edward Foster Road, Town Way Extension, and Oceanside Road.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging dunes, sand fencing, and stairs.  A house on Scituate Avenue was flooded.  The foundation of two buildings were damaged, one at the intersection of Oceanside Road and Tuner Road and the other on Surfside Avenue.  A large hole in Glades Road exposed buried utility lines.  Ocean debris was found on Surfside Road. In Marshfield, numerous streets were flooded and impassable.  Cars were stuck in flood waters on Plymouth Avenue.  Water flowed around and under buildings throughout Marshfield.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging stairs.  Brook Street was washed out.  In Duxbury, significant beach erosion occurred, damaging stairs and dunes.  Damage was sustained to the stairs of a building on Ocean Road North.  Water flowed around and under buildings in the High Pines area.  Water flowed through one house on Gurnet Road.  In addition, stairs were damaged on about 15 buildings on Gurnet Road.

Blizzard in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-FEB-13 20:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 345.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Near blizzard conditions were observed on the Automated Surface Observing System at Plymouth Municipal Airport (KPYM) for two to three hours prior to the most intense part of the storm. Wind sensors were lost during the height of the storm, making verification difficult. Times are estimated based on surrounding stations and radar data.  The highest wind gust observed was 68 mph recorded by an amateur radio operator on their home weather station.

Coastal Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-FEB-13 10:35:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Sandwich, private and public access stairs leading to the beach were washed away.  Water flowed around and under buildings, damaging at least four houses.  One of the houses foundation was undermined and adjacent houses flooded.  Several roads were flooded and impassable.  The firehouse on Route 6A was flooded.  Beach erosion occurred, damaging sand fencing, stairways, and walkways.  In Dennis, Harbor Road was flooded up to two feet deep near Sesuit Harbor.  Route 6A was flooded and impassable at the Dennis/Brewster line.  A parking lot at Corporation Beach was undermined and had collapsed.  Beach erosion occurred, damaging sand fencing.  Dr Botero Road was flooded and had washed out in places.  In Borne, significant beach erosion occurred, damaging stairs of four buildings.  The town access ramp at Phillips Road was washed away.  In Brewster, approximately 20 feet of the parking lot at Ellis landing was lost as the beach washed over the parking lot.  A house adjacent to the parking lot sustained damage to the structure and foundation.  Fifteen feet of parking lot at Breakwater Beach was lost.  Significant beach erosion occurred, damaging dunes, sand fencing, and stairs.  Approximately 10 feet of parking lot at Mants Landing was lost.  In Chatham, significant beach erosion occurred, damaging sand fencing and stairs.  Water flowed under and around buildings at the Fish Pier.  Debris accumulated at the northern end of the pier.  A seasonal cottage on North Beach Island lost its foundation support and stairs and was leaning on its side.  It has been condemned and scheduled for demolition.