Heavy Snow — Southern Worcester, Massachusetts

2021-02-07 · Southern Worcester, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Heavy snow fell in southern Worcester County, averaging 5 to 8 inches. The highest totals were in the southeastern part, where as much as 11.0 inches was reported in Northbridge.

Wider weather episode

A storm system underwent rapid intensification near the Benchmark of 40N/70W as it tracked quickly northeastward. A particularly heavy snow band formed from northeast Connecticut to the Metro-West Boston area. During the afternoon, 3 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates occurred in this band. It was a quick-hitting storm, starting around noon and ending in the early evening.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 936149. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.