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Snow has started to fall in southern Berkshire County. Yes, the temperature is still high (37 at the GSD Home Office as of 5:30 PM), but as the snow falls, it will suck cold air down to the surface and temps will settle in right around freezing.
The good news is the most recent runs of the models have ticked expected snow totals up a few inches. According to NWS Albany, Pittsfield is now slated to get 11", Savoy 21" (!), and that worrisome southeast corner (Sheffield) now shows 6-8" inches. It appears those those Instagram prayers were successful. (If you don't follow us on Instagram, get in on the action -- @greylock_snow_day.)
Funnier things have happened--and can still happen due to the close call with the temperatures--but we are fairly confident that most students in the County will have a snow day. A few predictable schools have called in their snow days (northwestern elementary schools), and Williams and MCLA have weighed in as well. Go here to see the latest schools on the list.
One other aspect of this storm that we haven't addressed is the heaviness of the snow. Snow to liquid ratios could be as low as 7:1. Most storms come in at 10-12 inches per 1 inch of liquid. We are supposed to see 2+ inches of liquid with this storm, so that's why snow totals are so high. Area physical therapists are going to be busy next week!
We're hoping the major school districts will make their decision tonight, but, of course, they are not obligated to do so. We think almost everyone will have a snow day tomorrow, but some of you will have to set the alarm to find out.
And here are some more maps!
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