Midday Report: Wednesday Storm (February 7)

Almost all weather experts are on board for a major snowstorm for Wednesday. We continue to have high confidence in the early release for all districts in Berkshire County, and a better than 55% chance that we get full snow days for all.

The mixed precipitation line does seem to be creeping ever northward. While that may seem like a problem for those who want a full snow day, it could actually work out better as we all know that it's safer to drive in snow than it is to drive on ice. So, even though snow totals might be lower in South County, we think they would have a better chance for a full snow day if the sleet is expected to move in as early as noon, as that is the time when most high school students will be released from their hives of learning and sent out onto the roadways.

Here are a few maps that we like:

Thanks, Weather Channel.

And you also, Channel 13 WNYT.

We're waiting for a few more runs of the models this afternoon and evening before we make our final call on this storm. But you should be encouraged.