The snow has started falling in Berkshire County (12:30 PM), and several schools in the region have cancelled afternoon and evening activities. Phase one of this stretched out event has begun on schedule.
Whatever snow falls today will not impact tomorrow morning's commute. We'll see a gradual changeover to mixed precipitation and rain and drizzle, with the precipitation ending for a few hours after midnight.
All eyes will then be on phase two of the storm, the coastal low. A few of the latest runs of the model are not great news for those in desperate need of a snow day tomorrow. The storm could track more to the north, which would push warmer air higher up into our region. This is not what we want to see happen.
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| NWS Albany forecast from this morning. |
But the key to everyone's fate tomorrow will be the start of the second round of snow. It is still on track to begin anew around 6 AM. Will that be too late? Usually, we like it if snow is falling between 5 AM and 6 AM.
Maps are still favoring Northern Berkshire over Southern Berkshire in terms of snow quantity. Right now we think the high end will be around 4" in the northwest quadrant and 1" in South County along the CT border.
So, we're still on board for many delays tomorrow morning and a few snow days for students in the northeastern portion of the county. Drive safely this evening and tomorrow morning!
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