NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Hope everyone enjoyed Wednesday's blue skies and Thursday's warmer temperatures because a "bomb cyclone" is about to go off.
Accuweather is reporting that a strengthening storm could bring rain, snow and high winds into the Northeast this weekend. The storm would have to drop in barometric pressure over 24 hours to reach bomb cyclone level. "This storm may reach that criteria as it moves northward and intensifies from Thursday evening near Delmarva to Friday evening in southern Maine," according to Accuweather.
The Berkshires isn't yet listed as being in the snow zone but neighboring counties in New York and Vermont are now under a winter storm watch from Thursday night through Saturday morning. (Southern Berkshire was added to the advisory Thursday afternoon.)
The National Weather Service says heavy, wet snow of up to 7 inches is possible in the higher elevations of Southern Vermont and predicts 2 to 3 inches could fall over the Berkshires.
And where there's no snow, there could be torrential rains and danger of flooding.
Wind gusts could reach 40 to 50 mph or more. The last windstorm that roared through the county knocked down numerous trees, ripped off shingles and left hundreds without power, especially in North Berkshire.
But there's good news ahead: later next week should see temperatures rising into the 50s, a sure sign that spring will finally bloom. Here's hoping March goes out like a lamb.
Wet conditions continue to advance northeastward #nywx#ctwx#mawx#ctwx as coastal storm intensifies. Rainfall amounts the past 6-hours upstream have been over one-half of an inch. Some snow across the higher terrain remains possible this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/CY87jjYOVk
Rain today..some mixing in the mountains but the bigger problems come tomorrow! Friday= Rain and a rain/snow mix in the Capital District while the mountains and higher elevation have steady, heavy snow. Strong winds will be a problem Friday-Saturday. Stay tuned & stay updated! pic.twitter.com/1tGWkyRmLy
Our updated #AccuWeather storm snowfall map in cm's and inches. Highest amounts will likely be in the high elevations of the northern Adirondacks. Amounts will be very elevation dependent (typical for early spring). pic.twitter.com/OcJLqSJQSW
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Weekend Outlook: Dance for a Good Cause
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
Check out the events happening this week, including egg hunts, fundraising events, and live music and dancing.
Editor's Pick
Northern Lights Ball
Elks Lodge, North Adams
Time: 8 p.m. to midnight
Dress in your favorite fun attire and glitter and dance the night away with DJ BFG There will also be drag performances, karaoke, snacks, and more. Hosted by Berkshire Pride.
Multiple Days Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Lenox Memorial High School
Time: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.
The high school's drama team is performing Disney's "The Little Mermaid." Enjoy the classic story and dress up as your favorite character and grab a photo with the cast.
Admission is $10 for seniors and students, $15 for adults; children free if in costume for the Saturday 2 p.m. showing only.
The Glow Ocean exhibit closes at 43 Eagle St. with one last event with The Plant Connector. Build a jelly fish terrarium for $20. Bring a piece of the glow ocean home with you or just chill out.
Musical comedian Kristin Key brings her commentary on queer culture, cats and crocheting to the Colonial for one night only. Tickets range from $43 to $53.
This 16-minute documentary looks at the effect of building glass on bird populations and innovative solutions to this problem. Afterwards, we will engage in simple hands-on activities to help keep our feathered friends safe. And, a few lucky winners will receive window collision tape to use on their windows at home.
The City Council got an update on what's up in the school system and its president was inducted into the mayor's Women's Leadership Hall of Fame. click for more
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Commission welcomed bread-baking appliance designers Brod & Taylor to the campus on Monday. click for more
He explained his plans to the License Commission on Tuesday as he applied for an all-alcohol license for Zio Roberto Ristorante and Taverna, which is expected to open in late May.
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