A record warm airmass was in place prior to a sharp cold frontal passage Saturday, February 25, 2017. As the front tracked through the region in the evening, a line of severe thunderstorms developed, producing high winds and several damage reports. An observer measured a 69 mph gust, and around 100 trees were snapped or uprooted in a 100 yard-diameter swath at separate locations in Berkshire County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:41:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT BARRINGTON ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were down on Route 41.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:49:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERHSHIRG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were down at Whitney's Farm on Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:51:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The roof of the Bounty Fair Restaurant was damaged by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:28:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANCOCK
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:39:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown over at Cheshire Road near the Allendale Shopping Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:43:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on South State Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:49:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARNAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was down on a car in Green Acres on Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:50:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARLBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees and wires were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:51:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were down in a parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 18:57:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEREY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large trees snapped and uprooted near the Bidwell House Museum. Heavy construction equipment was thrown, causing building damage and tearing off wiring. Damage was in a concentrated area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 19:01:00 to 25-FEB-17 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were down along Route 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-FEB-17 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYRINGHAM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Around 100 trees were snapped or uprooted. Some were snapped 20-25 feet above the ground. All were blown in the same direction. The damage swath was around 100 yards in diameter. Minor damage was also reported to a house.