Winter Weather — Western Norfolk, Massachusetts

2017-02-08 · Western Norfolk, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Freezing rain caused numerous crashes and in some instances temporary road closures on the major arteries around Metropolitan Boston. These occurred near the start of the morning commute. A 63-year-old man who stopped to help a motorist stuck on an icy road in Needham was killed when a second vehicle slid into him, pinning him between two vehicles.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure wave developed east of Massachusetts along a warm front during the early morning of the 8th. This drew a surge of colder air across the Metropolitan Boston area during the early morning. The colder air combined with wet surface to create icy road surfaces. In addition, a short period of freezing rain moved through during the morning rush hour.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 679224. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.