Moderate Weekend Snow Storm

The hype machine is starting to ramp up for the first snow storm of 2020. The forecasting models are showing a good-sized event for interior New England this weekend.

Unfortunately, the timing is about as bad as gets for any impact on the length of the school day. Right now the storm looks like it will start Saturday afternoon and continue into Sunday. School-related events would appear to be very much in question for Saturday afternoon and evening.

The few maps produced by European models that we've seen are showing between 6 and 9 inches of snow for Western Massachusetts. The North American model is out of its mind and showing 18 inches or more. The Euro has been much more reliable this season so expect under 10" for this storm.

Another absurd North American (GFS) model prediction.

It's too early to pinpoint timing or amounts just yet, but we get the sense that this storm is a little more conventional and predictable than the past few storms (including the ice storm). Prepare thy shovel.

Much more to follow.