Winter Storm Warning & Winter Weather Advisory for Sunday/Monday, Jan. 28-29

Good morning! 

Half of Berkshire County is in a Winter Storm Warning, and half is in a Winter Weather Advisory. We are seeing snow now, but there's a good chance it will change to rain soon and then back to snow this evening.

There are two parts to the storm. The current part of the storm will bring snow then a warm-up and rain. As the secondary low pressure system forms off the coast later this afternoon, cold air from the north will get pulled into our area and that's when the changeover back to snow will occur.

Not enough snow for full snow days tomorrow, if this map proves to be accurate.

The problem is that the more potent part of the storm will occur during the day today. The less potent part will occur this evening into tomorrow morning.

So, all the factors being gathered together, we think that--if there even is a school day-shortening decision--Superintendents will go with a delay tomorrow, except for the high elevation towns on the east side of the county who could get full snow days (which you've heard before).

But we're still holding out hope for full snow days for many. If the storm over-performs, we could see 6-12 inches for the County. And as long as 5-6" are on the ground and it's still snowing when the Superintendents move into action tomorrow morning, we could see full snow days.

If the storm over-performs, then snow days are likely on Monday.

You can tell that there's still a lot of uncertainty with this event due to the relatively warm temps. But keep your ears and eyes open. The GSD Staff's agricultural conference continues today, so the next update will not be until this evening (between 8 and 9 PM).

Stay safe out there!