An arctic cold front moving into southern New England brought rain and snow showers to the region, followed by strong, damaging winds.

High Wind in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 15:55:00 to 18-MAR-15 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Station at Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center recorded sustained wind speeds of 40 mph and gusts to 61 mph.  A tree was downed in Milton.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 16:34:00 to 18-MAR-15 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree fell into a house on Cabot Street in Winchester, causing roof damage.  A light pole was downed blocking Memorial Drive in both directions at Hawthorn Street in Cambridge.

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 17:10:00 to 18-MAR-15 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Barnstable Municipal - Boardman Airport (KHYA) recorded wind gusts of 58 mph.  A large tree was downed on Route 28 near Hidden Valley Road in Hyannis.  In West Barnstable, a utility pole was downed on Route 132 near Route 6A.  A tree was downed across Route 137 in Brewster.

High Wind in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 17:12:00 to 17-MAR-15 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto a house on Allen Road in Easton.  Also in Easton, a tree was downed blocking Main Street.  In Taunton, a carport collapsed on Puritan Road.

Strong Wind in EASTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 13:40:00 to 17-MAR-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires were downed onto Greenfield Road in Turners Falls.  In South Deerfield, a tree was downed onto wires on Routes 5 and 10.  A tree was downed onto wires on Taylor Hill Road in Montague.

High Wind in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 15:11:00 to 18-MAR-15 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto a house on Davis Road in Methuen.  In North Andover, a six inch diameter tree was downed.

Strong Wind in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 15:21:00 to 17-MAR-15 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Conway, a tree was downed onto Eldridge Road.  A tree and wires were downed along Graves Road.

Strong Wind in EASTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 15:27:00 to 18-MAR-15 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed onto Chesterfield Road in Northampton.  In Belchertown, a tree and wires were downed on Franklin Street.  Power lines were downed on Hendrick Street in Easthampton.

High Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 15:48:00 to 17-MAR-15 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator recorded a 63 mph wind gust on their home weather station in Boston.  No damage was reported.

High Wind in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 16:10:00 to 18-MAR-15 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed onto Route 135 between Main Street and Homer Avenue in Ashland.  In Burlington, a tree was downed onto a house on Derryfield Avenue and a tree was downed onto power lines on Lexington Street.  A tree was downed onto a house and car on Revere Avenue in Wilmington.  In Billerica, trees were downed onto Rangeway Road and Boston Road. Power and phone wires were downed onto South Mill Street near the Holliston town line in Hopkinton.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 15:40:00 to 17-MAR-15 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) recorded sustained winds of 40 mph.  Two large trees were downed onto Apthorp Road in Worcester.

High Wind in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 16:26:00 to 17-MAR-15 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree, pole, and wires were downed on Pleasant Street and on Whitman Street in Hanson.  In Brockton, power lines were downed across the road at the intersection of Oak and Reservoir Streets.  A tree and power lines were downed on Thompson Street, Mayflower Road, and Green Street in Middleboro.  A large oak tree was downed onto a house on Everett Street in Middleboro.  In Plympton, trees and wires were downed on County Road.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 16:27:00 to 17-MAR-15 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two trees were downed at the intersection of Grove and Ash Streets in New Bedford.  Also in New Bedford, a tree was downed onto a car on Acushnet Avenue.

High Wind in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 17:10:00 to 17-MAR-15 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Station at Beverly Municipal Airport (KBVY) recorded sustained wind speeds of 44 mph.  No damage was reported.

Strong Wind in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 18:43:00 to 17-MAR-15 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large section of a tree was downed at the intersection of Hersey Street and Butler Road in Hingham.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-MAR-15 20:38:00 to 17-MAR-15 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and power lines were downed across Neck Road in Rochester.

Strong Wind in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 18-MAR-15 14:10:00 to 18-MAR-15 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A one foot diameter tree was downed on Constitution Boulevard in Franklin.