Do Not Sleep On Storm #3

A lot of people have had up to here with the March snow storms, and we have three words for those people: shame on you. It's winter! Embrace the joy of scraping your windshields every time you need to use your car. Embrace the thrill of nearly breaking your neck on that hidden ice patch in your driveway. Who doesn't love ten minutes of layering just to go out and get the mail? Come July you are going to miss these unique experiences.

So, for those who hope winter lasts until May this year (and it might), we have good news. Nor'easter number 3 is showing some life. We were very ready to write this one off as one for the fishes, but not so fast, snowhounds. Stop us if you've heard this before: The models show the storm is tracking just a little more westerly and closer to the coast. Two energy systems may merge and intensify off the coast of Long Island. Enough cold air is in place for all snow.

We are not certain that we'll get a foot of snow in the Berkshires, but the potential exists. Here are two maps to illustrate the range of possibility for this storm. Map #1 shows our likely snowfall for Monday night into Tuesday:

Thanks, NWS Albany.

Map #2 shows the high side of expectations; that is, if the storm really hugs the coast:

Who's ready for another foot of snow?

A lot will have to change in a short amout of time for us to get a foot, but the potential is out there. At the very least we're looking at 3-4" new inches of powder. What we really like is the timing of the storm. The snow should start Monday evening and last throughout the day on Tuesday, if it really ramps up. We definitely foresee widespread delays on Tuesday morning.

Expect a Winter Weather Advisory later today, and we can not rule out a Winter Storm Watch or Warning upgrade at some point tomorrow. We'll keep you posted.