High Wind — Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts

2024-02-28 to 2024-02-29 · Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Maximum wind gust in Berkshire County.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds developed in the wake of a strong cold frontal passage on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 28th through the morning of Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Wind gusts throughout Berkshire County, Massachusetts ranged from about 35-65 mph. Reports came in of trees down on houses and roadways such that traffic was blocked or brief periods of time in the town of Pittsfield.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164374. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.