High Wind — Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts

2025-03-06 to 2025-03-07 · Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts

Event narrative

A 67 mph wind gust was recorded at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport. In addition, a 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the Harriman-and-West Airport in North Adams.

Wider weather episode

Strong to locally damaging winds developed across western Massachusetts in the wake of a cold front beginning in the afternoon hours on March 6, 2025 and continued into March 7, 2025. Widespread wind gusts between 40 and 60 mph were observed with some locally higher gusts including a 67 mph wind gust at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport. Strong winds continued on March 8 but were not as strong with some peak gusts up to around 50 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1243099. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.