Winter Weather — Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts

2024-03-20 · Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Snow Squall. Pittsfield ASOS measured visibilities of one quarter of a mile with a peak wind gust of 45 mph. The squall began around 550 pm EDT and ended around 615 pm EDT.

Wider weather episode

A clipper system passing to the north of the region on March 20, 2024 lead to some upslope snow showers in western Massachusetts. Stronger forcing developed along the associated cold front as the system moved overhead, resulting in a couple of localized snow squalls. Significantly low visibilities were reported as a result of these squalls with gusty winds and thunder.

Key Impacts: Travel delays.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167987. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.