Boston, October 13, 2025
News Summary
An unusual April nor’easter swept through Boston, resulting in snow and significant disruptions across Massachusetts. Numerous school closures occurred, with over 100 flights canceled at Boston Logan Airport. The storm brought rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding, impacting transportation and causing event cancellations. Communities reported varying snowfall, with Hawley and Plainfield receiving the most accumulation. Residents faced difficult commuting conditions and are encouraged to share storm-related photos on social media as emergency services respond to the aftermath.
Boston
Major impact
An unseasonal April nor’easter caused snow in various communities overnight on Wednesday, leading to numerous school closures. The storm brought rain, strong winds and coastal flooding across Massachusetts, prompting event cancellations, travel disruptions and downed trees.
Immediate disruptions
Monday’s Zip Trip to Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow, Massachusetts, has been canceled due to inclement weather. Transportation and commuting were significantly affected, and Over 100 flights were cancelled at Boston Logan Airport due to the storm.
Where precipitation fell
The storm produced a mix of rain and snow: western parts of Massachusetts received the heaviest snowfall, while southeastern areas saw mostly rain. The National Weather Service reported that Hawley and Plainfield received approximately 8 inches of snow—recording the highest amounts by mid-morning Thursday.
County-by-county snowfall totals
The following snowfall totals were reported by town and county:
Essex County
- Amesbury: 2.5 inches
- Andover: 2 inches
- Boxford: 1.8 inches
- Groveland: 2.1 inches
- Haverhill: 1.2 inches
- Ipswich: 1 inch
- Manchester-by-the-Sea: 1.3 inches
- Methuen: 1 inch
- Middleton: 1.4 inches
- Newburyport: 1.6 inches
- Saugus: 1 inch
Franklin County
- Ashfield: 5 inches
- Bernardston: 2.5 inches
- Buckland: 4.5 inches
- Colrain: 5.2 inches
- Conway: 4.4 inches
- Greenfield: 1.6 inches
- Hawley: 8.2 inches
- Leverett: 1.3 inches
- Montague: 1 inch
- New Salem: 1.7 inches
- Shutesbury: 2 inches
- Sunderland: 1.7 inches
Hampden County
- Holyoke: 2 inches
- Westfield: 1.2 inches
- West Springfield: 1 inch
Hampshire County
- Easthampton: 1.2 inches
- Florence: 1.3 inches
- Plainfield: 8 inches
- South Hadley: 1 inch
- Westhampton: 4 inches
- Williamsburg: 2.8 inches
Middlesex County
- Acton: 1 inch
- Ayer: 2.1 inches
- Carlisle: 1.2 inches
- Framingham: 1 inch
- Groton: 3 inches
- Hudson: 1.7 inches
- Lexington: 1.2 inches
- Littleton: 2 inches
- Lowell: 1.6 inches
- Maynard: 2.5 inches
- Pepperell: 3.3 inches
- Stow: 1.3 inches
- Tewksbury: 1.1 inches
- Townsend: 4.5 inches
- Tyngsboro: 2.5 inches
Worcester County
- Ashburnham: 6.3 inches
- Auburn: 1.2 inches
- Barre: 1.8 inches
- Berlin: 1.6 inches
- Boylston: 2.4 inches
- Douglas: 1 inch
- Fitchburg: 4 inches
- Holden: 3 inches
- Hubbardston: 4.5 inches
- Leominster: 3 inches
- Lunenberg: 4 inches
- Shrewsbury: 2.3 inches
- Westborough: 1 inch
- Westminster: 3.2 inches
- Winchendon: 3.1 inches
- Worcester: 1.9 inches
Damage and safety concerns
Videos and images shared online depict the chaos caused by high winds and falling trees during the storm. Affected residents faced difficult commuting conditions amid reported downed trees and flooding. Residents are encouraged to share their storm-related photos via social media platforms.
What to expect next
Municipal crews and emergency services are responding to reports of downed trees and localized flooding. Travelers should expect continued disruptions while airports and road crews work to restore normal operations. Residents in coastal areas should remain alert for tidal flooding and strong gusts until conditions ease.
FAQ
What trip was canceled due to the storm?
Monday’s Zip Trip to Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow, Massachusetts, has been canceled due to inclement weather.
How many flights were affected at Boston Logan Airport?
Over 100 flights were cancelled at Boston Logan Airport due to the storm.
Did the storm cause school closures?
An unseasonal April nor’easter caused snow in various communities overnight on Wednesday, leading to numerous school closures.
Which towns recorded the highest snowfall?
The National Weather Service reported that Hawley and Plainfield received approximately 8 inches of snow—recording the highest amounts by mid-morning Thursday.
How can residents share images from the storm?
Residents are encouraged to share their storm-related photos via social media platforms.
Quick reference table
| Impact | Details |
|---|---|
| Canceled event | Monday’s Zip Trip to Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow, Massachusetts, has been canceled due to inclement weather. |
| Airport disruptions | Over 100 flights were cancelled at Boston Logan Airport due to the storm. |
| Highest snowfall (reported) | Hawley: 8.2 inches; Plainfield: 8 inches. |
| General conditions | Rain, strong winds and coastal flooding across Massachusetts; western areas saw significant snow, southeastern areas saw mostly rain. |
| Safety note | Videos and images shared online depict the chaos caused by high winds and falling trees during the storm. Affected residents faced difficult commuting conditions amid reported downed trees and flooding. |
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Additional Resources
- WCVB: Holiday Weekend Storm
- Wikipedia: Nor’easter
- WCVB: Nor’easter Impact
- Google Search: Noreaster April 2024
- MassLive: Snow Totals in Massachusetts
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
- Boston.com: April Noreaster Photos
- Google News: April Noreaster Boston 2024
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