Explosive cyclogenesis of a low pressure center off the Mid Atlantic coast brought a strong winter storm with blizzard conditions to all of southern New England Saturday and Saturday night. The storm tracked from east of the Carolinas to the 70w/40n benchmark bringing extreme snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour and winds gusting to hurricane force along the coast and 50 to 60 mph inland. The heaviest snow, just under 30 inches, fell over southeast MA. Snow tapered off overnight Saturday with quiet weather to follow on Sunday.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall ranged from 11 to 17 inches. The highest amount was 17 inches in Lowell.

Blizzard in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

At the Lawrence Airport ASOS (KLWM) blizzard conditions occurred from 1254 PM EST to 245 PM EST. The highest gust was 47 mph at 142 PM EST. Generally 9 to 18 inches of snow fell. The highest amount was 18 inches in North Andover.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Worcester Airport ASOS (KORH) reported blizzard conditions from 749 AM EST to 405 PM EST. The highest gust from from the Worcester ASOS (KORH) which gusted to 51 mph at 1030 AM EST. Snowfall generally ranged from 5 to 18 inches. The highest snowfall amount was 18.7 inches in Upton.

Winter Storm in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall generally ranged from 15 to 24 inches. The highest amount was 24.6 inches reported in Dover. Winds gusted 40 to 50 mph with the highest gust to 50 mph at 1025 AM EST in Wrentham.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Scituate at 630 AM EST there was water coming over the roadway on Lighthouse Road and Rebecca Rd. In Plymouth at 730 AM EST Warren Ave was closed due to coastal flooding. In Cohasset at 833 AM EST Margin St at Elm St and Howard Gleason Rd were flooded and impassable. In Marshfield at 949 AM EST there was flooding on Ocean St/Route 139 in the Brant Rock area. In Plymouth at 1230 PM EST Route 3A was closed near Clifford Rd due to flooding.

Coastal Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Sandwich at 1005 AM EST Route 6A at the Sandwich-Barnstable line at High St was experiencing flooding enough to make the road break up. Also, at 1107 AM EST Route 6A was impassable from the Barnstable line was impassable due to inundation.

Blizzard in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Marshfield Airport's ASOS (KGHG) reported blizzard conditions from 435 AM EST to 315 PM EST and again from 415 PM EST to 515  PM EST. KGHG reported a gust to 60 mph at 135 PM EST and the Plymouth Airport ASOS (KPYM) gusted to 55 mph at 653 AM EST. The strongest gust was 65 mph in Hull at 908 AM EST. Snowfall was generally from 18 to 23 inches. The highest amount reported was 23 inches in Hingham. In Hanson at 450 AM EST a tree was down on wires on Cross St. In Plymouth at 637 AM EST powerlines were down on South Russell St in Plymouth.  In Duxbury at 736 AM EST  there was a large tree down on wires on Congress St at Union St. In Marshfield at 1206 AM EST 1 inch tree limbs were broken and shingles were blown off.

Blizzard in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Hyannis Airport ASOS (KHYA) reported blizzard conditions from 704 AM EST to 1232 PM EST, but then reporting was interrupted until later in the afternoon. Blizzard conditions resumed from 505 PM EST to 539 PM EST and from 548 PM EST to 619 PM EST. Some of the strongest winds reported were 81 mph in West Dennis at 1237 PM EST, 73 mph at Hatch Beach in Eastham at 1056 PM EST, 72 mph in Chatham at 1011 AM EST, and 72 mph in Dennis at 1146 AM EST. Snowfall amounts ranged from 7 to 17 inches. The highest amount reported was 16.8 inches in Falmouth. In Barnstable at 950 AM EST a tree was down across Route 6A at Salt Meadow Ln. In Yarmouth at 1023 AM EST power lines were down on Route 6A west bound and eastbound at 322 Main St. In Eastham at 1045 AM EST power lines were down across Route 6A. In Brewster at 1115 AM EST a downed powerline was across Route 6A.

Blizzard in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Beverly Airport ASOS (KBVY) med blizzard conditions from 853 AM EST to 1153 AM EST, from 1225 PM EST to 201 PM EST, from 253 PM EST to 353 PM EST, and from 453 PM EST to 526 PM EST. The highest gust from KBVY was 63 mph at 232 PM EST. The highest gust in the zone was 76 mph at 125 PM EST in Rockport. Winds generally gusted from 40 to 65 mph. Snowfall generally ranged from 14 to 21 inches. The highest amount was 21 inches reported in Danvers. In Essex at 128 PM EST power lines were down on Route 133 northbound.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall generally ranged from 5 to 15 inches. Highest amounts were to the southeast with 12 to 15 inches and the least to the northwest with 5 to 9 inches. The highest amount reported was 15 inches in Leicester.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall generally ranged from 3 to 9 inches. The greatest totals were in the eastern portions of the zone with the least snow in the western portions. The highest report was 9 inches in Granby.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall generally ranged from 3 to 9 inches. The highest amounts were in the eastern portions of the zone with lesser amounts in the western portion. The highest total was 9 inches reported in Wilbraham.

Winter Storm in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall generally ranged from 15 to 24 inches. The highest amount was 24.6 inches reported in Dover.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall generally ranged from 11 inches to 19 inches. The highest amount was 19.1 inches reported in Lexington. Winds gusted 35 to 45 mph with the strongest gusts to 54 mph at 155 PM EST in Medford and 47 mph at 1102 AM EST at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield.

Blizzard in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Boston Logan Airport ASOS (KBOS) reported blizzard conditions from 815 AM EST to 354 PM EST. The highest gust at KBOS was 47 mph at 1126 AM EST. Winds generally gusted 40 to 45 mph. Snowfall ranged from 13 inches to 23.8 inches. The highest amount reported was 23.8 inches in Boston.

Winter Storm in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall generally ranged from 21 to 27 inches. The highest amount reported was 27.6 inches at the Blue Hill Observatory. Winds generally gusted 40 to 50 mph with the highest gust being 46 mph at 0751 AM EST and 0759 AM EST in Weymouth.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Snowfall generally ranged from 18 inches to 24 inches. The highest snowfall report was 24 inches at the NWS office in Norton. Winds gusted generally 40 to 55 mph with the strongest gust being 71 mph at 1133 AM at the Taunton Airport ASOS (KTAN).

Heavy Snow in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Generally 15 to 25 inches of snow fell. The highest amount reported was 25 inches in Bridgewater.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall was generally from 17 to 22 inches. Winds generally gusted 40 to 50 mph. The New Bedford Airport ASOS (KEWB) met blizzard criteria for a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes but there was a nearly 3 hour gap in the conditions.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall was generally between 20 and 23 inches. The highest report was 23.4 inches in Wareham.

Blizzard in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Martha's Vineyard Airport ASOS (KMVY) reported blizzard conditions from 743 AM EST to 500 PM EST. The strongest gust reported by KMVY was 60 mph at 1005 AM EST. The strongest gust on Martha's Vineyard was 67 mph reported at Vineyard Station at 1151 AM EST. Snowfall ranged from 10 to 18 inches. The highest amount was 18 inches in West Tisbury.

Blizzard in NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 10 inches.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-JAN-22 08:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Ipswich at 830 AM EST Jeffrey's Neck Rd, Argilla Rd, Water St, Island Park Rd, and Town Farm Rd were all impassable due to flooding.

Coastal Flood in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-JAN-22 08:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Oak Bluffs at 810 AM EST Seaview Ave was closed due to flooding. In Tisbury at 825 AM EST roads were closed due to flooding at Five Corners.

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-JAN-22 08:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Nantucket at 815 AM EST Easy St and Washington St were flooded and impassable due to coastal flooding.