Sneaky Snow System for Tuesday

We're seeing some signs from the NWS and other weather outlets that this disturbance might have a little more punch to it than we originally thought.

This radar image (5:30 PM Monday) shows an impressively long band of snow that is going to pass over us tonight and during the first part of the day tomorrow. If it keeps this line, the Berkshires could be the big winner from this storm and see close to 6 inches when it wraps up by midday.

Snow is already starting to fall very lightly, and we are supposed to get some lift of the moisture from the south, which will spill into the colder air and ramp up the snowfall rates. It could come down at a moderate pace for some time between 3 AM and 6 AM.

Image courtesy of WNYT, Channel 13 Albany

We still think road crews will be able to handle this storm, but we're going to raise the delay percentage a few clicks in the True North Confidence Meter because of the threat for more intense snow before and during the AM commute. But the reason we aren't more bearish on this storm is that it will be snowing two hours after the regular start to school. What's the point of a delay if road conditions will still be about the same?

Should school districts call in delays or the odd cancellation, we'll have a running list going tomorrow bright and early.