Boston, Massachusetts – Snowfall has steadily shaped the winter season across Massachusetts, with western parts of the state seeing the highest totals from late September through early February. While eastern communities have dealt with intermittent storms, the interior has experienced a more consistent buildup of seasonal snow.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s National Snowfall Analysis, western Massachusetts has picked up between 2 and 6 feet of snow since Sept. 30. The greatest accumulations are centered in the Berkshires, where elevation and colder temperatures have favored more frequent and longer-lasting snow events.
Communities such as Pittsfield, North Adams, and Williamstown sit near the upper end of that range, with repeated storms keeping snowpack in place for much of the winter. Farther east, Springfield, Holyoke, and the Pioneer Valley have generally reported lower totals, though several plowable events have still led to slick roads and periodic travel slowdowns.
Central Massachusetts, including Worcester and surrounding hill towns, falls in between, with many locations seeing roughly 2 to 4 feet so far this season. Eastern Massachusetts, including Boston and the North Shore, has recorded lighter seasonal totals, but even modest snowfalls have caused repeated commuting issues and refreeze concerns.
State and local officials continue to urge drivers to remain cautious during overnight and early morning hours, when icy conditions are most common. With winter ongoing, additional storms could still add to seasonal totals, and further advisories may be issued before the season winds down.
