Low pressure intensified as it moved off the coast of North Carolina and tracked northeastward, passing south of southern New England.  This brought accumulating snow to areas south of Interstate 90 in Massachusetts, including Connecticut and Rhode Island.  In addition, strong, damaging winds accompanied the snow.  With bare trees, there was remarkably little damage associated with winds that gusted near hurricane force at times.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to seven inches of snow fell across interior Plymouth County.

Heavy Snow in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 15:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to eight inches of snow fell across Suffolk County.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 15:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to seven inches of snow fell across southern Worcester County with the highest amounts falling in the extreme southern portion of the county.

Winter Weather in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to seven inches of snow fell across coastal Norfolk County with the highest amounts falling in the Blue Hills.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Seven to thirteen inches of snow fell across south coastal Plymouth County.  Strong, gusty winds occurring simultaneously made snow difficult to measure.

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-JAN-16 12:08:00 to 24-JAN-16 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Boat ramps in the Madaket section of Nantucket were flooded.  Easy Street was flooded with four to twelve inches of water.

High Wind in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 09:33:00 to 23-JAN-16 10:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow reporting site at West Island recorded sustained wind speeds of 41 mph.  No damage was reported.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 23:44:00 to 24-JAN-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Plymouth, Warren Avenue was closed at the entrance to Plymouth Beach due to coastal flooding.

Coastal Flood in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-JAN-16 11:47:00 to 24-JAN-16 11:47:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winthrop Parkway was closed due to flooding.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-JAN-16 11:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 11:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Beach Road, Broadway Avenue, and Cable Avenue were flooded near Salisbury Beach.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Five to seven inches of snow fell across northern Bristol County.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to ten inches of snow fell across southern Bristol County with the highest amounts falling along the south coast.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Four to seven inches of snow fell across interior Norfolk County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 17:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One to five inches of snow fell across western Middlesex County.

Winter Weather in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 17:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two to five inches of snow fell across southeastern Middlesex County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 17:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four inches of snow fell across interior Essex County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 17:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One to four inches of snow fell across eastern Hampden County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 17:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to seven inches of snow fell across coastal Essex County with the highest amounts falling on Cape Ann with ocean enhancement.

Blizzard in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nearly a foot of snow fell on Nantucket.  Snow was difficult to measure as strong, gusty winds occurred simultaneously, resulting in blowing and drifting of snow.  Winds gusted as high as 73 mph as measured by an amateur radio operator on their home weather station.

High Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 14:10:00 to 23-JAN-16 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow reporting sites at Deer Island and Pleasure Bay recorded sustained wind speeds of 44 mph and 43 mph, respectively.  No damage was reported.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-JAN-16 10:40:00 to 24-JAN-16 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Scituate, Glades Road and several sections of Central Avenue were flooded.  Rocks washed onto Oceanside Drive and Central Avenue.  In Marshfield, the north side of Boundary Road was closed due to flooding.  Splashover occurred in a parking lot in the area of Brant Rock.  The Brant Rock esplanade area along Ocean Street was flooded.  In Duxbury, minor road flooding was reported on Gurnet Road and Cable Hill Road.

Blizzard in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ten to fifteen inches of snow fell across Martha's Vineyard.  Snow was difficult to measure as very strong, gusty winds occurred simultaneously, resulting in blowing and drifting snow.  Winds were sustained at 43 mph and gusted as high as 59 mph as measured by the Automated Surface Observing System at Martha's Vineyard Airport (KMVY).  A tree was downed onto wires on Paulding Avenue in Oak Bluffs, resulting in the tree catching on fire.  Power lines were down in multiple locations across the island.  A tree was downed onto Barnes Road in Oak Bluffs.

Blizzard in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to eleven inches of snow fell across eastern Plymouth County with the highest amounts falling in areas of ocean enhancement.  Snow was difficult to measure with strong, gusty winds occurring simultaneously resulting in blizzard conditions.  Winds were sustained at 44 mph and gusted as high as 70 mph as measured by the Automated Weather Observation System at Marshfield Municipal Airport (KGHG).  The Automated Surface Observing System at Plymouth Municipal Airport (KPYM) recorded sustained winds of 40 mph.  The Weatherflow reporting site at Duxbury recorded sustained wind speeds of 44 mph.  A light pole was blown down onto a car on State Road in Plymouth.  Wires were downed onto a car on Long Pond Road.  Wires were downed on Water Street.  Trees were downed on State Road and Central Avenue.  Wires were downed onto a car on Ocean Street in Marshfield.

Blizzard in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JAN-16 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six to sixteen inches of snow fell across Cape Cod. Snow was difficult to measure as winds were strong and gusty, resulting in drifting and blowing snow.  Winds gusted as high as 63 mph as measured by an amateur radio operator on their home weather equipment in Woods Hole.  Sustained winds of 44 mph and 46 mph were recorded by the Weatherflow reporting sites at Sagamore Beach and Wellfleet, respectively.  Two transformers were blown down on Commercial Street in Provincetown.  A large limb was downed blocking Main Street in Chatham.  Wires were downed on Sears Road.  Several wires were downed across the southern portion of Sandwich.  Wires were downed on Uncle Israel Road in Orleans.