An intensifying clipper low pressure system passed north of southern New England, bringing an arctic cold front through the area.  This resulted in snow across much of the region and strong, damaging winds near the coast.  Unseasonably cold weather then spread across southern New England.

Strong Wind in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 49 year old man and a 51 year old woman were killed when strong winds combined with snow resulted in a severely rotted tree being blown over onto their car.  Winds from stations in the area were generally gusting up to about 50 mph, with sustained winds speeds in the 30 to 40 mph range.  This occurred on Rockland Street in Abington.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 03:00:00 to 03-APR-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow fell across northern Bristol County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 02:00:00 to 03-APR-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to five inches of snow fell across western Franklin County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 01:00:00 to 03-APR-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to seven inches of snow fell across eastern Hampden County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 02:00:00 to 03-APR-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

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

Winter Weather in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 04:00:00 to 03-APR-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three to four inches of snow fell across southeastern Middlesex County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 04:00:00 to 03-APR-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three to six inches of snow fell across western Norfolk County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 04:00:00 to 03-APR-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to eight inches of snow fell across eastern Norfolk County, with the most falling atop Blue Hill.

Winter Weather in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 05:00:00 to 03-APR-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to four inches of snow fell across western Plymouth County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 05:00:00 to 03-APR-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow fell across eastern Plymouth County.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 01:00:00 to 03-APR-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One to five inches of snow fell across northern Worcester County.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 01:00:00 to 03-APR-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to seven inches of snow fell across southern Worcester County.

High Wind in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 07:47:00 to 03-APR-16 08:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow reporting site at Wood's Hole Passage recorded sustained wind speeds of 44 mph.  No damage was reported.

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 09:21:00 to 03-APR-16 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow reporting site at West Falmouth recorded sustained wind speeds of 41 mph.  The WeatherFlow reporting site at Hatch Beach recorded sustained wind speeds of 52 mph and gusts to 67 mph.  No damage was reported.

High Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-APR-16 07:49:00 to 03-APR-16 09:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) recorded sustained wind speeds of 41 mph and wind gusts of 59 mph.  No damage was reported.