Berkshire County Snow For Friday

 Just a quick update on the timing of the storm for tomorrow, as it could impact the morning commute.

The storm formerly known as Hurricane Zeta will track into the Northeast by midday today (Thursday) and give the Berkshires a soaking rain all afternoon and into the evening. Outdoor activities will not be particularly fun today with steady rain and temps in the mid 40s.

Overnight, we will see cold air sucked in to the region from the north. Just how far down the cold air comes will determine the timing of the transition from rain to snow. Higher elevations will get colder faster, which is why meteorologists are predicting more snow for the mountainous terrain on the Mass/Vermont border.

From our friends at WNYT Channel 13, Albany.

Also in the mix is the potential development of an intensifying coastal low pressure system which could generate a quick shot of snow around the time of the morning commute. That's the part of this complicated system that should give everyone in Berkshire County an inch or so of snow.

If the length of the school day is shortened tomorrow, it probably will be in the form of a delay. We don't think there will be many delays called--and we presume that a delay would be for in-person attendees as well as Zoomers--but it's within the realm of possibility. 

NWS Albany

Regardless of what happens with the snow tonight, Friday will be a damp, raw day with temps topping out in the high 30s. The precipitation should taper to snow showers by midday and then end in the afternoon. Temps could bottom out in the high teens Friday night. Welcome back, Old Man Winter.