Low pressure moved north from the Florida coast and deepened, passing southeast of Nantucket on Thursday January 4.  The storm reached its lowest pressure and strongest pressure gradient as it passed Southern New England. This brought heavy snow and damaging winds to Massachusetts, and caused near-blizzard conditions at Boston, Worcester, and Plymouth. The strong northeast wind also created a high storm surge along the eastern Massachusetts coast.  The storm moved off through the Maritimes on January 5.

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 11:45:00 to 04-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal flooding to a depth of three feet on Washington Street, and to 8 inches on Easy Street.

Winter Storm in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:45:00 to 04-JAN-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven to seventeen inches of snow fell across Western Middlesex County. At 836 PM EST, the Automated Surface Obseravation System (ASOS) platform at Hanscom Field in Bedford measured a wind gust to 51 mph. At 731 PM EST, a tree was down on power lines on Fairbanks Road in Chelmsford.  At 825 PM EST, a tree was down in a yard on Clark Street in Wilmington.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 05:45:00 to 04-JAN-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to seventeen inches of snow fell across Northern Worcester County.  At 655 PM EST, the Automated Surface Observation Platform (ASOS) at Fitchburg Municipal Airport measured a wind gust to 51 mph.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 11:35:00 to 04-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Salisbury, access to North End Blvd. and Salisbury Beach Center were cut off due to flooding. The Plum Island Causeway was closed due to flooding, and 54th Street was evacuated. In Newburyport, Cashman Park was flooded. In Ipswich, Jeffreys Neck Road was closed due to flooding. In Rockport, flooding occurred at T-Wharf, Bearskin Neck, Goose Cove Causeway, St Peters Square, and Essex Avenue Causeway.  In West Gloucester, the causeway was closed due to flooding.  In Gloucester, Commercial Street and Bass Street were flooded; Atlantic Avenue and Nautilus Road were closed.  In Nahant, Castle Road was closed at Castle Way, Fox Hill Road, and the Nahant Short Beach Business District. In Salem, coastal flooding on Bayview Avenue reached into several basements; Derby Wharf was flooded; Margin Street, North Street, Bay View Terrace, and Columbus Avenue were closed due to flooding.  In Swampscott, Humphrey Street, Puritan Road at Woodbine Avenue, and Atlantic Avenue at Preston Beach were all closed due to flooding.  In Lynn, the Nahant Rotary, Lynn Shore Drive, Willow Road, Spring Street, and sections of route 1A were flooded. In Saugus, Ballard Street was flooded from Lincoln Street to route 107 with boat rescues required.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 11:45:00 to 04-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Quincy, a car was trapped in floodwaters and floating ice at East Squantum Road and Victory Road, and flooding was reported at Gordon Road and Watson Park.  In Weymouth, Neck Street near Wessagusett Beach was flooded. In Braintree, flooding was reported on East Howard Street.

Winter Storm in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 10:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Ten to seventeen inches of snow fell across Western Plymouth County.  At 1104 AM EST, a tree was down on wires on Country Road in Hanover. At 114 PM EST, a tree was down on U.S. route 44 in Middleborough.  At 202 PM EST, a tree was across Montgomery Road in Lakeville.  At 320 PM EST, a large tree was reported down on wires on Wareham Street in Middleborough. At 443 PM EST, a tree was down on Juniper Road in Pembroke. At 453 PM EST, a tree was down on Rhode Island Road in Lakeville.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 06:21:00 to 04-JAN-18 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thirteen to eighteen inches of snow fell across Northern Bristol County.

Winter Storm in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:40:00 to 04-JAN-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to ten inches of snow fell on Western Franklin County.

Winter Storm in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:52:00 to 04-JAN-18 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Eight to sixteen inches of snow fell on Western Essex County.

Winter Storm in EASTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:30:00 to 04-JAN-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to eleven inches of snow fell across Eastern Franklin County.

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At 214 PM EST, a trained spotter in East Falmouth estimated a wind gust to 75 mph. At 455 PM EST, an amateur radio operator in Barnstable estimated a wind gust to 71 mph. At 154 PM EST, the Automated Weather Observing System platform in Provincetown measured a wind gust to 63 mph. There were several reports of trees downed by the wind, including on Acorn Drive in West Barnstable, Main Street in Chatham, Baptist Lane in Falmouth, and Parrot Point in Wellfleet.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 05:53:00 to 04-JAN-18 19:53:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to sixteen inches of snow fell across Southern Bristol County, except near the coast where three to eight inches fell.  At 1230 PM EST, a tree was reported down on Cedar Street in New Bedford. At 318 PM EST, a tree was reported down on wires on Faunce Corner Road in Dartmouth. At 402 PM EST, a tree was down on wires on Sharon Street in Fairhaven.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:30:00 to 04-JAN-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to seventeen inches of snow fell across Southeast Middlesex County. At 414 PM EST, a tree was down on power lines on Seminole Avenue in Waltham.

Winter Storm in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 05:21:00 to 04-JAN-18 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nine to twelve inches of snow fell across Eastern Hampden County.

High Wind in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At 241 PM EST, an amateur radio operator at Aquinnah estimated a wind gust to 70 mph. At 218 PM EST, an amateur radio operator at Edgartown estimated a gust to 65 mph. At 210 PM EST, an amateur radio operator at Vineyard Haven estimated a gust to 64 mph. At 213 PM EST, the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) platform at Marthas Vineyard Airport measured a wind gust to 59 mph. At 418 PM EST, a large tree was down due to wind at Mercier Way in Edgartown.

High Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

At 213 PM EST, the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) platform at Nantucket  Memorial Airport measured a wind gust to 61 mph.

Winter Storm in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:15:00 to 04-JAN-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ten to seventeen inches of snow fell across Suffolk County. At 326 PM EST, the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) platform at Logan International Airport measured a wind gust to 51 mph.  Winds frequently gusted to 37 mph while visibility was less than one-quarter mile from 1100 AM EST to 1219 PM EST.

Winter Storm in WESTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 05:30:00 to 04-JAN-18 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Seven to eleven inches of snow fell across Western Hampshire County.

Winter Storm in WESTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 06:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to thirteen inches of snow fell across Western Hampden County.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 05:52:00 to 04-JAN-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to sixteen inches of snow fell across Northwest Middlesex County.

Winter Storm in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 06:50:00 to 04-JAN-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eleven to eighteen inches fell across Western Norfolk County.

Winter Storm in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Twelve to seventeen inches of snow fell across Eastern Norfolk County.

Coastal Flood in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 12:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Winthrop, Pebble Street was under two feet of floodwaters; as many as 75 homes were reported by emergency management to be flooded to the first floor with utilities compromised.  In Chelsea, Beacham Street was flooded with two trapped cars containing people. In Charlestown, a six inch tide was flowing down 1st Avenue. In Revere, the Revere Beach Parkway was closed; flooding was reported on the parkway from Washington Avenue to near route 107. In Boston, Morrissey Blvd was closed due to flooding, and additional roads were inundated in the Boston Seaport District.

Winter Storm in EASTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 05:30:00 to 04-JAN-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to thirteen inches of snow fell across Eastern Hampshire County.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 03:54:00 to 04-JAN-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to seventeen inches of snow fell across Southern Worcester County.  At 557 PM EST, the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) at Worcester Regional Airport measured a wind gust to 57 mph.  At 325 PM EST, a trained spotter in Milford estimated a wind gust to 55 mph.  Winds at Worcester Region Airport frequently gusted to 40 mph or higher while the visibility was one-quarter mile or less from 1054 AM to 126 PM EST.

Winter Storm in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 10:40:00 to 04-JAN-18 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Seven to twelve inches of snow fell across Eastern Plymouth County.  At 239 PM EST, a trained spotter at Manomet estimated a wind gust to 64 mph.  At 226 PM EST, the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) platform at Plymouth Municipal Airport measured a gust to 54 mph.  Winds at the airport frequently gusted to 50 mph while visibility was at or below one-quarter mile from 124 PM to 207 PM EST.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 06:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Six inches of snow fell across Southern Plymouth County.

Coastal Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 09:45:00 to 04-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Chatham, water cut through Barrier Island on Starfish Lane and several cars at a condo complex were floating; flooding also occurred at Claflin Landing, Ryders Cove, Cow Yard Landing, and at the piers and docks around the Chatham Fish Pier. Water rescues were needed in Chatham in the Salt Works Village area.  In Dennis, route 28 near Horsefoot Cove, Salt Works Road, Paddocks Path, and Airline Road were all impassable; docks were were damaged due to sea ice and flooding.  In Brewster route 6A at H P Newcomb Road was closed and Abergris Circle was under one foot of water. In East Harwich, route 28 was closed to flooding.In South Harwich, South Chatham Road was impassable. In Yarmouth, Greys Beach boardwalk was destroyed by ice and flooding. In Yarmouthport, Yarmouthport Beach was flooded and part of route 6A was closed.  In Sandwich, parts of route 6A were impassable; Boardwalk Road, Marina, Harbormaster's Shack, Town Neck Beach lot, and Jones Road were submerged; Town Neck Beach Road was under three feet of water.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 11:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Plymouth, a portion of Warren Road was closed, Azalia Lane was flooded and there were several reports of water rescues and evacuations on the Esplanade, Bay Road, and Ocean Street. Also in Plymouth, White Horse Beach Road near Brook Road was flooded and impassable.  In Marshfield, a marina on Dyke Road was significantly flooded, Dyke Road was also impassable by the town pier near Brant Rock, and Walton Avenue was flooded. In Cohasset, Border Street, Atlantic Avenue, Jerusalem Street, and Howard Gleason Road were flooded and impassable, and the intersection of Margin Street and Stockbridge Street was impassable.  In Scituate, several roads were reported flooded and impassable: Oceanside Drive, Seventh Avenue, Egypt Beach Road, Bailey's Causeway, Rebecca Road, Lighthouse Road, Jericho Road, Edward Foster Road, Cole Parkway, Front Street, and Otis Place. The sea wall on Gannett Road in Scituate was damaged with 3 to 4 foot flooding. Gilson Road in Scituate was flooded with water flowing around buildings.  In Hull, a home on Bay Street was surrounded by flood waters, State Road and Nantasket Avenue in Hull were closed, George Washington Blvd was closed, and several cars were stalled in flood waters on Hull Shore Drive. Overwash was reported on Atlantic Avenue in Hull, and five feet of flood water was reported at Hampton Circle. In Hingham, Kilby Street at Rockland Street was impassable, as were Beach Lane and Beach Road. In Duxbury, access to Duxbury Beach and homes around Gurnet Road were cut off.

Winter Storm in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 07:29:00 to 04-JAN-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven to seventeen inches of snow fell on Eastern Essex County.  At 940 PM EST, the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) platform at Beverly Municipal Airport measured a wind gust to 54 mph. At 625 PM EST, there was a media report of an estimated 53 mph wind at Gloucester.  At 123 PM EST, a tree was reported down due to snow and wind at Water Street in Plum Island. At 302 PM EST, a tree was down on wires on Railroad Avenue in Rockport.

Coastal Flood in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-JAN-18 10:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Oak Bluffs, Beach Road and Seaview Avenue were closed due to flooding, as were East View Avenue, Lake Avenue, and East Chop Drive. In Vineyard Haven the Five Corners intersection was flooded with significant overwash across the sea wall onto Beach Road at Farm Pond.