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Snow on the Way; Preview for Southern Vermont on Wednesday

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The weather's been relatively mild since that short time in the deep freeze a couple weeks ago. That looks to end this weekend as a major storm system leaves a mess across the nation and shifts into New England and temperature begin to dip. 
 
But before we get to Friday night we have to get through Wednesday. A storm moving to the north should miss most of the South Berkshire on Wednesday night but with a winter weather advisory posted for Southern Vermont, it's likely some of this could mean an snowy commute for North County.
 
The National Weather Service's Albany, N.Y., has issued the advisory beginning Wednesday at 10 p.m. through Thursday at 7 p.m. Snowfall across much of Vermont could reach 3 to 5 inches with more expected in the higher elevations, along with gusty winds. 
 
"Plan on slippery road conditions. Both falling and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute," NWS says. 
 
With any luck, our region shouldn't be hit too hard but the weekend is shaping up to be a stormy one. Accuweather says this storm arrived as a "bomb cyclone" along the Pacific Coast and will still pack a powerful wallop as it dumps up to a foot of snow over the Berkshires and Southern Vermont. 
 
"Warm air and a delayed start to the storm will likely be a significant player and limit the duration of the snow and wintry mix period from northern and western Virginia to southeastern New England," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Dombek said. "In these marginal temperature areas, the snow has only a few hours or less to do the job."
 
Greylock Snow Day is seeing some differences between the European and American models for the weekend storm, citing the U.S. model with 6 to 8 inches for North County and the European with 7 inches or more across the county and closer to a foot for Vermont. 
 
"The timing is still Saturday afternoon into the overnight hours. And it should be a fast mover," the blog writes. 
 
What will return for the last weeks of January is colder temperatures. Accuweather says the above-average temperatures we've been having (up to 60 degrees a few days) will be a memory as polar vortex pushes the jet stream further south.
 
"The upcoming cold could be enough to shock Northeasterners who are riding a temperature roller coaster this week," says Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. 

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Spectrum Cable Hearing Set in North Adams

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A public hearing for the renewal of the cable television contract for four North Berkshire communities will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. 
 
The 10-year contract with Spectrum/Charter Communications will cover the city of North Adams and the towns of Adams, Cheshire and Clarksburg. 
 
The hearing in Council Chambers is open to residents of all four communities. In-person attendance is encouraged but a remote option is available here via Zoom. 
 
Topics covered during the hearing will include the future of cable-related community needs and interests (community television) and performance of the operator under the cable license. It does not include internet or other provided services. 
 
The hearing is required under state law as part of the contract renewal process. Any documents or reports relating to the contract can be obtained through the governmental offices of each community.  
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