A large ocean storm intensified very quickly off the east coast of the United States.  This storm brought extremely strong winds (gusting to over 80 mph) and heavy snow to the Cape and Islands.

Blizzard in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 06:25:00 to 26-MAR-14 09:53:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Martha's Vineyard Airport (KMVY) recorded visibilities less than a quarter of a mile and winds gusting frequently over 35 mph and as high as 61 mph.  Sustained winds also were strong and the ASOS at MVY recorded a period of 48 mph sustained winds.  The strongest winds continued for another hour or two beyond the end of the blizzard conditions.  Snowfall amounts were modest though difficult to measure.  Two to four inches of snow was reported.  No damage was reported.

Blizzard in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 04:17:00 to 26-MAR-14 11:31:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) at Chatham Municipal Airport (KCQX), Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis (KHYA), and Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station in Falmouth (KFMH) recorded visibilities at or below one quarter mile and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph.  These ranged from a peak wind gust of 49 mph at KCQX to 70 mph at KHYA.  Sustained winds were also very strong with the ASOS at KHYA recording 43 mph sustained winds for a period of time.  The strongest winds occurred coincident with the blizzard conditions, though gustier winds lasted a couple of hours longer than the snow did. Snowfall amounts were modest, though given the winds, very difficult to measure.  Roughly 4-6 of snow was reported.  Wires were downed onto a structure on Foster Road in Sandwich resulting in a fire.  Also, wires were downed in West Yarmouth.  A utility pole and wires were downed on Highbank Road in Yarmouth.  Wires were downed in Mashpee on Mashpee Neck Road and on Bank Street in Harwich.  A tree was downed onto a house on Casey Street in Yarmouth.  The top half of a tree was downed onto Bayport Road in West Harwich. A tree and wires were downed onto Depot Street in Dennis.  Trees were downed in Brewster on Main Street and on Long Pond Road near Route 137.  Wires were downed onto Stony Brook Road in Brewster.  A tree was downed onto a house in South Dennis.

High Wind in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 08:59:00 to 26-MAR-14 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported wind gusts up to 60 mph in Plymouth.  Additionally, the Automated Surface Observing System at Plymouth Municipal Airport recorded sustained wind speeds of 35 mph and wind gusts of 52 mph.  A tree and wires were downed onto State Road 3A in Plymouth.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 07:05:00 to 26-MAR-14 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Minor coastal flooding occurred flooding portions of Warren Avenue in Plymouth.  Overwash and debris flooded onto Central Avenue and Cole Parkway in Scituate.

High Wind in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 15:10:00 to 26-MAR-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center in Milton (KMQE) recorded sustained winds of 41 mph.  No damage was reported.

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 07:10:00 to 26-MAR-14 10:14:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal flooding occurred at Straight Wharf, on Easy Street, and in the Brant Point section of Nantucket.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 09:41:00 to 26-MAR-14 09:41:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Taunton Municipal Airport recorded wind gusts of 46 mph.  A tree was downed across Plain Street in Rehoboth.

Coastal Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 10:36:00 to 26-MAR-14 11:36:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Minor coastal flooding occurred in Sandwich resulting in beach erosion to within seven feet of a house on White Cap Path and overwashing Town Neck Beach.  In Chatham, the Fishing Pier parking lot was flooded.  And in Dennis, Sesuit Harbor parking lot flooded and the Chapin Beach access ramp eroded away.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 12:20:00 to 26-MAR-14 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto Fayerweather Street in Cambridge.

Strong Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 11:35:00 to 26-MAR-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Logan International Airport recorded sustained winds of 38 mph and wind gusts of 54 mph.  These winds resulted in downed tree limbs and power lines on Allston and Rutherford Streets, as well as on Bronx Road.  In addition, these winds greatly exacerbated a structure fire in the Back Bay (ended up as a 9 alarm fire), in which 2 firefighters were killed and 13 others were injured.

Blizzard in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 05:35:00 to 26-MAR-14 11:53:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Systems at Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) recorded visibilities at or below one quarter mile and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph and as high as 82 mph at the peak of the blizzard conditions. Sustained winds were also very strong with the ASOS at KACK recording sustained wind speeds of 56 mph.  The strongest winds occurred coincident with the blizzard conditions, though gustier winds lasted a couple of hours longer than the snow did.  Snowfall amounts were highest on Nantucket with 8-10 inches reported.  A large branch was downed onto Highland Avenue, blocking the road.  Several large branches were downed on the east end of Nantucket Island.  Wires were downed, resulting in 1200 customers without power.  Milestone Road was blocked by multiple downed trees as well as snow drifts.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 11:40:00 to 26-MAR-14 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed on Fowler Road and onto a car on Mendon Street in Upton.

Strong Wind in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 12:54:00 to 26-MAR-14 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto Forest Street in Wilmington.

Strong Wind in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 26-MAR-14 12:55:00 to 26-MAR-14 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A utility pole was downed onto Sylvan Road in Wellesley.