Power Outage in Springfield, NH

Winter Storm. Precipitation began as light snow in the Upper Valley during the late evening on the 13th. Overnight snow became moderate to heavy at times. Snow accumulation was highly dependent on elevation, with the lowest totals near the Connecticut River. Snowfall totals ranged from 10 inches in the valley to 24 inches in the higher terrain. Power outages were widespread where snowfall totals exceeded 10 inches, along with numerous downed trees and closed roads.

March 13, 2023

On November 30th a strong low level jet developed over the state ahead of a strong cold front. As the front approached southerly winds reached the surface with wind gusts up to 50 mph with locally higher gusts. Post frontal winds from the west were also strong immediately after frontal passage with wind gusts in the 45 mph range. Numerous trees were reported down across the state with 10,000 plus power outages. In Sullivan County a vehicle collided with a downed tree that caused a fatality.

November 30, 2022

Heavy Snow. Early spring snowstorm began shortly before midnight on the 15th as rain transitioned over to snow across the higher elevations. Snow levels continued to lower through the night with snow spreading across the entire region by day break on the 16th. Moderate to locally heavy snow continued all morning before beginning to taper off during the early afternoon hours on the 16th. The heavy wet snow led to isolated power outages in the region that were quickly restored. Storm total snow ranged from 2 to 8 inches, with the heaviest amounts across the higher elevation locations. Heaviest amounts were concentrated across the southern half of Sullivan County, with lighter amounts in the northeast part of the county.

April 15, 2021

Astronomical Low Tide. Tropical Storm Isaias brought moderate impacts to Sullivan County with scattered reports of trees and branches down leading to scattered power outages. Some damage occurred within an outer feeder band during the early and middle afternoon across the western half of the county. Isolated wind damage occurred during the evening hours when Isaias made its closest approach. Overall power outages for the county remained low with 15% of the county without power. No flooding was reported.

August 04, 2020

Heavy Snow. Steady snow began on the evening of the 26th. Orographic lift of southeast flow into the higher elevations allowed snow to be heavy at times early on the 27th. Significant accumulations occurred in the higher terrain and south facing slopes, while lighter accumulations occurred at lower elevations. Surface temperatures near freezing made for a heavy, wet snow and scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs. Total snowfall ranged from 6 inches to a foot or more in the higher elevations.

November 26, 2018