Winter Storm — Southern Berkshire, Massachusetts

2023-03-13 to 2023-03-15 · Southern Berkshire, Massachusetts

Wider weather episode

A powerful Nor'Easter resulted in widespread heavy wet snow and gusty northwest winds between 35-50 mph across western Massachusetts March 13-March 15, 2023.

Anywhere from 15 to 30 inches of snow with locally higher amounts in excess of 30 inches fell over the higher terrain of the Berkshires. Valley locations received lesser amounts with totals generally ranging between 7 to 15 inches.

Numerous downed trees and powerlines resulted in widespread power outages. Some locations were without power for at least 1 or 2 days. Portions of some communities were inaccessible due to the snow. Several warming stations opened to assist those without power. Overall, this event led to the closing of many school districts, and resulted in chain up laws and bans of empty tractor trailers and/or tandems on some area interstates. A State of Emergency was issued for several jurisdictions as a result of the storm.

Key Impacts: Power Outages, School Closures, Car Accidents, Travel Restrictions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1087498. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.