We're going to keep this update fairly short as there isn't too much more to add other than A) it's going to snow staring Monday; B) models are in relative agreement; C) plows will be necessary; D) the timing is excellent.
NWS Albany has come out of the gates strongly with their first prediction map. This seems a little out of character for them as they tend to wait 36 hours before the start to put out their snow maps. Hopefully they are not wish-casting with this storm, but we really like what they are indicating so far:
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| NWS Albany initial snow map for Tuesday (Feb. 28). |
The reason we at GSD are bullish on full snow day decisions for Tuesday is the excellent timing. With snow beginning on Monday night and lasting throughout the day on Tuesday, it will be hard for road crews to find a window to make the roads completely clear for buses to run their routes. Delays and early releases will likely not be a part of Superintendents' calculi when they make their decision, with a possible exception for Southern Berkshire and Berkshire Hills.
It's not a no-brainer yet, but if the current meteorological thinking holds true, most students in Berkshire County will have a shortened school week.
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