Happy weekend, followers of the flake. We topped out at 1.7 inches at the GSD Home Office Thursday night/Friday morning. We're well on our way to a seasonal record!
If it's going to be cold, it might as well snow, right? Well, it looks like we only have to wait until Monday for another shot of the white stuff. Our two favorite models--the Euro and the North American--are starting to agree and a good shot of wet snow looks likely for midday Monday into Monday night.
We might get our first WWA--Winter Weather Advisory--on Monday for Northern Berkshire County. Some lower-lying areas might see the snow change to rain on Monday, but the higher elevations should stay all snow. Four-to-five inches is possible for some locales in the County.
Because the temperature won't be that low, expect most of the snow to melt when it hits the asphalt. It could be slick for the evening commute home well after the buses have made their afternoon loops. There will be no early releases on Monday.
Much more to follow. Get that shovel ready.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Snow is in the Air
Around 8 PM Thursday evening, the first true flakes of the 2014-15 snow season were a-falling in Northern Berkshire County. Here's a quick video of "proof" of our first snowfall:
The snow should taper off by 2 AM. Even though the snow is accumulating on the grassy areas, it's not accumulating on the roads, so the morning commute should be without incident.
Keep your eye on Monday for our next chance for accumulating snow.
The snow should taper off by 2 AM. Even though the snow is accumulating on the grassy areas, it's not accumulating on the roads, so the morning commute should be without incident.
Keep your eye on Monday for our next chance for accumulating snow.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Snow Tonight!
The GSD Staff is happy to report that we will see the first accumulating snowfall for the Berkshires this evening. Rejoice, rejoice.
Most of us should see a covering, but in the hill towns it won't surprise us one bit to see 3 or 4 inches of snow. Just to cover ourselves, we'll throw a 5% chance of a delay on the ol' True North Confidence Meter just in case everything were to break our way.
One of the preachier members of our staff wants to remind you that most drivers are idiots and forget how to drive in the snow during the off-season. Mind you, that's not how we all think, but she does have half a point. She also says to allow extra time tomorrow and not be lazy about cleaning off your windshields.
As for the storm on Monday, it's still very much up in the air whether it will be snow or rain. Either way, the timing doesn't look great as it appears to be a late morning/midday storm on Monday. The overall moisture totals will be higher than Friday's weather-maker, so we're definitely keeping an eye on it should there be enough cold air in place for all snow.
Most of us should see a covering, but in the hill towns it won't surprise us one bit to see 3 or 4 inches of snow. Just to cover ourselves, we'll throw a 5% chance of a delay on the ol' True North Confidence Meter just in case everything were to break our way.
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| Local forecasters have pushed the snow line farther to the west. (Image courtesy of Accuweather.) |
As for the storm on Monday, it's still very much up in the air whether it will be snow or rain. Either way, the timing doesn't look great as it appears to be a late morning/midday storm on Monday. The overall moisture totals will be higher than Friday's weather-maker, so we're definitely keeping an eye on it should there be enough cold air in place for all snow.
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