Possible Black Ice Tuesday AM

After a brief period of snow tonight that could give us an extra half inch or so--and don't even think about a snow day tomorrow--we will see temperatures plunge over 20 degrees by the first bus routes of the day tomorrow. 

Because of the wet road conditions, drivers need to be aware of possible black ice patches tomorrow morning on secondary roads. It is  conceivable a district could call a late delay if a road crew superintendent thinks it's unsafe out there. 

Be alert during the morning commute. 

Early Release Questions Answered

Calls have been coming in all morning to the GSD Home Office about the possibility of an early release today. Sadly, odds are low.

Yes, the WWA goes through 4 PM and sleet is supposed to mix into the precipitation (if it hasn't already) this afternoon. A quick check of the radar, though, indicates that the snow and sleet will taper considerably around 2 PM. The roads aren't going to be great when high schools release the children from their cages, but they should be passable.

What we might see are widespread cancellations of afternoon activities, as long as the snow is still falling at 2 PM. After a period of very light snow drizzle, another band of snow will drag through our area around 4 PM. We're also seeing signs of the moisture start to fill in in parts of New York, which could make its way to the Berkshires throughout the afternoon and shorten the window of quiet.

Any evening games should be safe from cancellation, though, as the precipitation will be mostly completed by 5 PM.

Monday Snow Update

The snow started falling right on time. We have half an inch on the ground at the GSD Home Office and the temperature a perfect 26 degrees. The temps will go up throughout the day, which is why we'll see sleet in some areas.

Here's the latest radar image:

4:30 AM on Monday.

Notice that the storm is not particularly well defined. We will see the snow stop for an hour or so before we get another longer period of snow. Unfortunately, that dry slot in central NY and PA looks to time well with the departure of the first buses of the day. The official GSD position on delays is now slightly lower than the 33% we predicted last night. We'll still see a few delays but only a few.

When we get delas, we'll set up our running list here. Take it slow on the way to school today no matter when we start.

[Update: our inside sources indicate that North Adams, McCann and Mount Greylock will start on time. No news on mid and South County schools as of 6 AM.]

1-HOUR DELAY:

Adams/Cheshire

2-HOUR DELAY:

BArT
Berlin, NY
Lebanon, NY

SNOW DAY:

Hoosick Falls, NY
Mohawk Trail