A dangerous snow squall was blasting parts of the region on Wednesday, as thunder was reported amid intense bursts of heavy snow.
A “Snow Squall Warning” was in effect for the Berkshires, and the rare thundersnow was reported in North Adams, according to the National Weather Service.
A strong cold front was sweeping across the region Wednesday evening, with snow squalls and snow showers in the high terrain of Massachusetts.
[5 pm] Thundersnow in North Adams, MA. A strong cold front sweeps across the region this evening. Snow squalls & snow showers in the high terrain of MA. Roads mainly wet but some minor snow accumulations for elevations above 1000 ft. Elsewhere, rain showers & isolated thunder pic.twitter.com/dthX8RAkpI
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 20, 2024
“Intense bursts of heavy snow,” NWS warned. “Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph.
“Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes,” NWS added. “Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.”
Meteorologist Jim Cantore, who goes crazy over thundersnow, was following the snow in the Berkshires.
Cantore posted, “Epic snow squall action complete with thunder and lightning across the Berkshires and now southern VT.”
