Buzz, Buzz

One big reason you're hearing so much about the weekend snow storm already is that for the first time this season, the predictive models were all more or less in agreement about the threat for snow on Saturday/Sunday. There was definitely spread in the amount of snow (and rain) the models were predicting, but the Euro and the North American were on board for a significant snow event.

Fun fact: we have a shot at a delay on Friday before the big weekend snow storm (more about that below). A minor storm will impact our area late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The timing could be perfect for this one and produce several delays despite the relatively low snow total expected from this quick hitter. We definitely need to keep an eye on this one the models might be underselling its potential.

As for the big weekend snowmaker, of course it's going to unleash its fury on Berkshire County. It's just our luck this season that the biggest snow event will fall on a three-day weekend. That's just perfect, especially with people planning weekend getaways and many college students heading back to school this weekend. Schools not already in session will have to consider opening dorms up early if the current forecast stays on track.

The determining factor for this storm for us will be its track. The moisture will be there for us, but if it tracks too far to the west, our snow totals could stay down. If it tracks just to our east, we will hit the jackpot. Speaking of jackpots, here's a hype-inducing forecast map for you:

Image from Henry Margusity of Weather Madness website.

Expect many different shifts in the forecast over the next few days. At this point, though, the GSD Official Position is that we will have a 70% chance for a foot of snow this weekend.

Get the shovels, sleds, skis and tubes ready because they could all be useful come Sunday afternoon.