'Bomb Cyclone' Hitting Northeast on SaturdayA massive storm system moving against the East Coast is expected to bring heavy and freezing rain to the region on Saturday. Impending Snowstorm Prompts Emergency Declarations, Closures8-12 inches are expected, says the National Weather Service. Berkshires Set to Dodge Full Impact of Nor'easterWhile the eastern part of the state can expect over a foot of snow, there should be less than 6 inches of snowfall in Berkshire County. Winter Storm Warning for Berkshires as Nor'easter Brings Up to Foot of SnowThe Berkshires are in for a double whammy this week — a Nor'easter is expected to bring up to a foot of snow and ice overnight followed by another Arctic blast that will keep temperatures in the freezer zone. Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Berkshire; Snow on the WayFriday morning's cold and rainy weather is expected to give way to the first significant snow of the season later in the day. April Snow in the ForecastThe warm temperatures of Wednesday are about to plummet as a snowstorm — yes a snowstorm — bears down on the Berkshires. Snowstorm Headed for Berkshires DowngradedThe wintry weather that's smashed the power grid in Texas leaving millions in the cold and dark is moving into the Northeast, but hopefully not causing as much damage. Forecasters Predict Up to 18 Inches of Snow as Nor'easter HitsThe National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., issued a winter storm watch from Monday at 7 a.m. through Tuesday at 7 p.m. Baker: Bay Staters Working from Home Could Make Nor'easter Less ProblematicActing Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler updates the media Monday on the state's preparations for the nor'easter expected to hit the region Monday into Wednesday. Up to 6 Inches of Snow Predicted for BerkshiresThe National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory for the Berkshire and Southern Vermont beginning noon Tuesday through 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Berkshires Could See Mix of Rain/Snow OvernightThe National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., issued the advisory effective from midnight to 10 a.m. on Saturday with warnings of slippery roads in the morning. Pittsfield Begins Alternate Side Parking for Wednesday Night's StormPittsfield is preparing for this winter's first snow emergency and the implementation of the new alternate-side parking ordinance passed just last month to facilitate snow cleanup. Communities Issue Snow Emergencies as Storm Bears DownThe National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., is now predicting a foot or more of snow to fall over the Berkshires and Southern Vermont overnight. A winter storm warning for the region is effect from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. on Thursday. Wednesday's Snowstorm Could Drop Up to a FootAccuweather is describing it as "the most significant winter storm in several years" that could cause "near blizzard conditions" in parts of New York State and southern New England. Storm System Could Bring Region's First Nor'easter of SeasonThe National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has posted a winter storm watch for the Berkshires this weekend and some forecasters say this could be the first Nor'easter of the season. Dig Out the Snow Shovels: Storms Could Drop 3-8 InchesMother Nature's dusting of snow and ice over Halloween just wasn't scary enough. Now she's getting more serious with a strong chance of up to 8 inches over the next two days. Snow Possible for Berkshires on FridayThe forecast for this week is "soggy and dreary," according to Accuweather, but don't worry, there's a snowstorm on the way as well. |