The latest news on Friday's storm is only encouraging. The non-European computer models are beginning to lean toward the European model's projections (the Euro computer had been predicting a significant storm all along).
We'll get into the details as we get closer, but right now we're looking at a Thursday night into Friday afternoon event. There should be about a half inch of moisture, which would translate to about 6" of snow. The low pressure system will be strengthening off the coast. If everything works out perfectly, we're looking at a significant snowstorm for western New England.
Start loosening up so you can do your best snow dance...we're going to need all the outside assistance we can get to make this storm a reality.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Two Opportunities for Snow
As we barrel towards February break--only two weeks away for most of our readership--we have two snow events to look forward to this week.
The first is Tuesday night. This system is an AC (see acronyms on the right) and will not generate more than an inch of snow. This AC is still part of the series of minor disturbances that we talked about last week. We don't see any reason to get too excited about this one. Afternoon and evening activities should not be affected on Tuesday.
For Friday, we have a horse of a different color. The old European model is back and has predicted a not insignificant storm for Friday morning. We would see a clipper from the north combine with a low pressure system from the south and make a big coastal storm. Some rain could mix in with this storm, but if the European model is correct, we would be looking at a storm capable of producing 6-8 inches for Friday. And the timing of this one would be perfect.
We'll let you know when we learn more about Friday's potential big snow event.
The first is Tuesday night. This system is an AC (see acronyms on the right) and will not generate more than an inch of snow. This AC is still part of the series of minor disturbances that we talked about last week. We don't see any reason to get too excited about this one. Afternoon and evening activities should not be affected on Tuesday.
For Friday, we have a horse of a different color. The old European model is back and has predicted a not insignificant storm for Friday morning. We would see a clipper from the north combine with a low pressure system from the south and make a big coastal storm. Some rain could mix in with this storm, but if the European model is correct, we would be looking at a storm capable of producing 6-8 inches for Friday. And the timing of this one would be perfect.
We'll let you know when we learn more about Friday's potential big snow event.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Intense Snow Showers to End
The cold front came through with a vengeance on Thursday with the peak winds occurring during the morning commute. The evening commute Thursday was dicey as the snow showers picked up in intensity and coated the ground and the roadways. Unfortunately for those wishing for a delay on Friday morning, it's not going to happen. Winds and snow showers will diminish considerably.
This weekend we could see light snow Sunday, and then we also might get a shot of the white stuff Monday night into Tuesday. Again, as we indicated in our last post, the amount of snow will be very light and should not affect the length of the school day either Monday or Tuesday. We have a better shot at a delay on Tuesday, but we're urging our readers not to hold their collective breaths.
Still, we have our eye on a late week storm (Thursday or Friday of next week). Ski resorts, cross-country skiers, sledders and tubers all need this storm to come through in a bad way. Whether or not we get a snow day out of it, we need a more substantial snow base if we're to get the most out of this winter.
Keep your fingers crossed, and you might start doing a nightly snow dance to ensure that next week's storm is legitimate.
This weekend we could see light snow Sunday, and then we also might get a shot of the white stuff Monday night into Tuesday. Again, as we indicated in our last post, the amount of snow will be very light and should not affect the length of the school day either Monday or Tuesday. We have a better shot at a delay on Tuesday, but we're urging our readers not to hold their collective breaths.
Still, we have our eye on a late week storm (Thursday or Friday of next week). Ski resorts, cross-country skiers, sledders and tubers all need this storm to come through in a bad way. Whether or not we get a snow day out of it, we need a more substantial snow base if we're to get the most out of this winter.
Keep your fingers crossed, and you might start doing a nightly snow dance to ensure that next week's storm is legitimate.
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