Immediately after winds and rainfall associated with post-tropical cyclone Zeta (which passed well to our southeast) diminished, a new system approached.  This was a rapidly moving upper level low and its associated upper jet max, which moved northeastward from the Mississippi Valley and low pressure again passed to the south of New England. Cold air was streaming into the region from the north. The result was some heavy, wet snow across the region, with many areas receiving 3 to 6 inches. The weight of the snow caused scattered tree and power line damage.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall ranged from 4.5 to 6.1 in western Middlesex County.  The highest totals included 6.1 in Holliston and 6.0 in Natick.  In Hudson, 5.5 was reported and 5.5 was also reported in East Acton.  In Holliston at 1140 AM EDT, a tree was reported down from the weight of the snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 6.5 inches in eastern Norfolk County.  The Blue Hill CoOp site in Milton recorded 6.5 inches. Other reports included 6.5 inches in Braintree from a trained spotter and a public report of 5.0 inches in Quincy.  In Quincy at 1015 AM EDT, a large tree limb was down on Franklin Street from the weight of the snow.  In Weymouth at 1125 AM EDT, a large branch and wires were down on Reed Avenue from the weight of the heavy snow.  In Quincy at 120 PM EDT, a large tree was down on the roadway between Quarry and Hilltop Streets.

Strong Wind in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 04:45:00 to 30-OCT-20 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds gusted to 40 to 45 mph in the early morning hours.  In Marshfield at 545 AM EDT, two large trees were down at the intersection of Arlington Street and Washington Avenue.  In Cohasset at 650 AM EDT, a tree was down on Doane Street.  In Plymouth at 735 AM EDT,  a tree was down on a car on Black Cat Road.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 05:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds gusted to between 40 and 45 mph.  In Wareham at 630 AM EDT, a tree was down on Harmony Lane.  In Marion at 635 AM EDT, a tree was down on power lines on Beach Street.

Strong Wind in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds gusted to between 40 and 45 mph.  In West Tisbury, a tree was down blocking Indian Hill Road at South Indian Hill Road.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snow totals ranged from 4.0 to 6.6 inches in southern Worcester County, with an average around 5.5 inches.  A NWS employee in Westborough reported 6.6 inches.  Totals of 6.5 inches were reported from trained spotters and amateur radio operators in Worcester, Milford, and Grafton.  The official measurement at the Worcester Airport was 6.2 inches.  Other reports included 6.1 inches in Auburn, 5.8 inches in Millbury, 5.5 inches in Northborough, and 5.3 inches in Sutton.  In Dudley at 11 AM EDT, a tree was down on West Main Street from the weight of the snow.  In Southborough at 250 PM EDT, a large tree was down on wires on Middle Road from the weight of the snow.  In Worcester at 405 PM EDT, a tree was down on Winifred Avenue from the weight of the snow.

Winter Weather in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 09:25:00 to 30-OCT-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Western Norfolk County, snowfall amounts ranged from 4.0 to 5.8 inches, with an average of around 5 inches.  Snow totals included: Randolph 5.8, Westwood 5.2, Norwood 5.1, Walpole 5.1, Foxboro 5.0, Bellingham 4.8, and Stoughton 4.5.  In Sharon at 1025 AM EDT, a tree was down on Morse Street near Mountain Street from the weight of the snow.  Also in Sharon, at 1120 AM EDT, a tree was down on Upland Road at Moose Hill Street.

Winter Weather in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 09:20:00 to 30-OCT-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In southeast Middlesex County, snowfall ranged from 4.0 inches in both Melrose and Watertown to 5.3 inches in West Newton.  In Cambridge at 1015 AM EDT, due to the weight of the snow, trees were reported down Read Street, Standish Street, and Upton Street, with trees and wires down on Highland Avenue.  In Winchester at 1020 AM EDT, a large branch was down on Foxcroft Road at Salisbury Street.  In Newton at 1115 AM EDT, a large tree was down on Walnut Street.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In eastern Hampden County, snowfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches.  A trained spotter in East Longmeadow reported 3.8 inches.  Trained spotters in Wilbraham and Hampden each reported 3.0 inches.  In Holyoke at 1040 AM EDT, there was a report of a downed tree on Southampton Road, due to the weight of the snow.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 09:30:00 to 30-OCT-20 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In eastern Hampshire County, snowfall totals were generally 2 to 3 inches.  In Hatfield at 1105 AM EDT, the weight of the snow caused a tree to fall onto wires on North Hatfield Road.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 13:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In northern Worcester County, snowfall generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches.  The highest report was a CoCoRaHS report of 6.3 inches in Sterling.  A Cooperative Observer in Fitchburg reported 5.6 inches. Other amounts included: 5.3 in both Holden and Sutton; 4.4 in Templeton; 4.0 in West Warren, Winchendon, and Westminster; 3.8 in Ashburnham; 3.0 in Spencer; and 2.9 in Barre.  The snow was quite wet and in Spencer at 210 PM EDT, a large tree fell onto a car on Cherry Street due to the weight of the snow.

Winter Weather in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Suffolk County, snowfall ranged from 3.5 to 4.8 inches.  Officially, Boston recorded 4.3 at Logan International Airport.  The snow was quite wet in consistency.  At 11 AM EDT in Brookline (which is technically in Norfolk County but considered part of MA Zone 15), a tree was down on Sumner Road, due to the weight of the snow.  In Boston, between 1110 AM EDT and 1130 AM EDT, trees were down on Jamaicaway at Perkins Street and at Willow Pond Road; a large branch was down on Pond Road; and a tree was down on Harrison Avenue at Kneeland Street.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 09:30:00 to 30-OCT-20 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.40K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall in northern Bristol County ranged from 3.0 inches in Mansfield to 4.3 inches in Rehoboth and 4.4 inches in North Dighton.  The NWS Office in Norton, MA measured 3.7 inches.  The snow was very wet in consistency.  In Norton at 1040 AM EDT, a large branch was down on Plain Street, due to the weight of the snow.  In Easton at 1125 AM EDT, a tree and wires were down on Turnpike Street at the Raynham line due to the weight of the snow.  In Rehoboth at 210 PM EDT, amateur radio operators received a report of trees and wires downed, but the street was unknown.

Winter Weather in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-OCT-20 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall amounts in western Plymouth County ranged from 2.2 inches in East Bridgewater to 4.5 inches in Brockton.  Other amounts included 3.0 inches in Bridgewater, 4.3 inches in Rockland, and 4.4 inches in Abington.  The snow was very wet and the weight caused damage to trees and power lines.  In Abington from 1115 AM to 1130 AM EDT, a tree was down on Abington Street and a tree was down, blocking Bedford Street (Route 18).  In Whitman at 357 PM EDT, power lines were down on Bedford Street (Route 18).