Friday Snow Storm

We're 72 hours away from what has the potential to be our biggest snow storm of the season. We're getting increasingly excited about this storm because--and this has been a rarity this season--the two main models meteorologists like to consult are very much in agreement.

The model snow forecasts we showed you yesterday are very similar to the ones that were produced this morning at 6 AM. There is still talk of sleet getting into the mix midday Friday, but this 18-hour storm should start as snow (due to the cold air firmly in place) and end as snow.

Right now, the expectation is that this storm will take place solely on Friday. Travel Thursday and Thursday night will be fine. On Friday, snow should start between 6 and 9 AM for most folks in the Berkshires and wrap up around midnight. There's plenty of liquid with this storm, so we are expecting 6+ inches for everyone in the county, with possibly of slight less measurable snow in South County due to a period of sleet.

Model runs have been very consistent for a few days now--further proof that 6+ inches is likely.

With temps in the mid and upper 20s on Saturday (and sunny), that could be the best day of the winter to get out and ski, sled, and frolic in the snow.

And this just in for those thirsty snow day people--we're seeing some indications for another 6+ storm potentially on Thursday, March 3rd. We'll keep you posted.