Winter Weather — Southern Berkshire, Massachusetts

2024-01-14 · Southern Berkshire, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Snow Squall. Whiteout conditions observed for a period of ten minutes within the snow squall along with 0.8 inches of accumulation.

Wider weather episode

Widespread heavy snow showers and snow squalls tracked across western Massachusetts on January 14, 2024 ahead of an approaching arctic cold front. Visibilities reduced to near zero in many of these squalls and winds occasionally gusted between 30 and 45 mph. A few localized wind gusts exceeded 45 mph, including at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport and Harriman-and-West Airport in North Adams.

Key impacts: Travel delays.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161273. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.