Winter Storm in Western Norfolk, Massachusetts

A total of 8-11 inches of snow fell across Western Norfolk County over the two day period, with upwards of a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation for isolated locations falling during the morning period on the 2nd. Damage amounts are for the roof collapses of some 18 structures that occurred following heavy snowfall that totaled 81 inches by the end of the snow season. Most of this snow fell from December 26 through February 2 and most roof collapses occurred during or shortly after the February 1 and 2 snow storm.

A series of low pressure centers impacted the Southern New England Region with a combination of heavy snows and ice. The first area of low pressure on February 1st lifted northeastward offshore of the Southeastern New England shoreline ushering heavy snows across the interior portions of New England, especially north and west. A second area of low pressure deepened through the Ohio River Valley, redeveloping over the Southeastern New England shoreline bringing a combination of heavy snows, sleet and freezing rain over much of the region February 2nd, before changing back to all snow into the end of the event.

A series of significant heavy snow events occurred between December 26, 2010 and February 2, 2011. Snow for the winter season totaled 86.4 inches, most of which fell during this period. Across Massachusetts, numerous roof collapses due to heavy snow load occurred following the February 2nd storm.