Classic Spring Snow Storm For Monday

Don't put that shovel away just yet.

Despite temperatures in the high 60s on Friday, cold air has descended upon us and reminded us that it is still March and we live in New England.

It looks like we have fairly robust coastal storm headed our way for Monday. We will likely see 3-6 inches for the Berkshires, with higher amounts toward the Vermont border.

The models are telling two very different stories. The Euro is forecasting 6-7 inches for us, while the North American model only shows an inch or so. Professional meteorologists are siding with the Euro on this one and are all in for half a foot of snow for our area.

The European model forecast for Monday.

Expect to see the snow start mid-morning and last through that period when people who drove to work would return home from their places of employment, a.k.a what we used to call "the evening commute."

Travel should be challenging on Monday, which will make staying at home that much easier. The last flakes should stop falling shortly after midnight. And the hits keep coming as this might not be the end of the snow for the week. Another few inches are forecasted for Wednesday. Good times!

Stay safe and do your part to support local businesses--the ones that are still open--if you have the means to.