December 28th-31st, 1989

While this is not a well known snowfall, this event ushered in a pattern change. After this storm wrapped up, the bitter cold air which had held onto Massachusetts for the month of December no longer held control. The main part of this snowfall was an overrunning event. There were isolated 4-5 inch amounts, but overall the snow remained light. The snow switched to rain on New Year's Day. Boston reported 2.9 inches.