Winter Storm Warning for South County; Advisory for North County

The GSD Staff had a sneaking suspicion that a slight uptick would happen, and the recent information we're seeing and reading shows a more moderate to heavy snow storm for South County and just a moderate storm for Pittsfield and towns to the north. NWS Albany has upgraded South County to a Winter Storm Warning--yes!--and the Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for North County.

The storm should start any minute now (6 PM), if it hasn't started already for you. The snow will be heavy and wet initially, and it should pick up in intensity toward midnight. The storm is a fast-mover, but it is certainly large enough to last into the morning commute. As a result of the bump in the forecasted snow totals, we're going to raise the chance for delay for all schools in the County.

Image courtesy of WNYT Albany Channel 13.

We still think that Southern Berkshire, Farmington River, Berkshire Hills and Lee and Lenox and even Central Berkshire should be in a good position for at least a delay tomorrow, and we cannot rule out a snow day for our school districts down on the Connecticut border.

Students in Adams/Cheshire, Mount Greylock, McCann, Clarksburg and Stamford are less likely to get a delay, but if the storm holds on just a little longer than it's expected to, we'll even see those students enjoy a late start to the day.

NWS Albany's latest forecast.

We recognize that many folks are ready to turn the page and get on to spring. Those of you who were out in the sun today probably felt that warmth that the March sun can bring. It did feel nice. But who really doesn't want a delay on a Monday morning? It's a long, long stretch until we get to April vacation, so we should make the most of these opportunities.

Think snowy thoughts. South County students have generally gotten the short end of the stick this winter, so hopefully this storm will do a little to make up for lost time for them.