Boston, Massachusetts – Despite spring officially arriving, parts of New England were hit by a significant snowstorm over the weekend, marking the heaviest snowfall of the season. Massachusetts faced not only heavy snow but also flooding rainfall, causing power outages for about 4,000 customers by Saturday night. In neighboring New Hampshire, over 39,000 customers were left in the dark as a result of the storm.
Treacherous travel conditions led to over 100 crashes in New Hampshire alone, with heavy wet snow and ice covering roads throughout the state. The Mount Washington Avalanche Center issued an Avalanche Warning for the areas surrounding the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, highlighting the dangerous conditions caused by the storm. The avalanche risk was expected to persist through the weekend, particularly in areas like Tuckerman Ravine, Huntington Ravine, and Gulf of Slides.
In Massachusetts, various locations experienced significant rainfall, with Westfield receiving 2.5 inches, Orange and Pittsfield both getting 2.26 inches, and Norwood recording 2.16 inches of rain. Meanwhile, areas in Vermont and New Hampshire saw snowfall totals exceeding 10 inches. Claremont, New Hampshire recorded 14.5 inches of snow, Lebanon had 14 inches, and Bristol received 13.5 inches. In Vermont, Landgrove saw the highest snowfall at 24.5 inches, followed by Windsor with 23 inches and Ludlow with 22 inches.
The storm caused multiple closures and accidents, including a section of Interstate 93 being shut down due to crashes. As communities in the region braced for more than a foot of snow in a storm unexpected during the spring season, cleanup efforts and emergency responses were underway. Overall, the unexpected weather event served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of springtime in the region.