Wednesday's Snowstorm Could Drop Up to a Foot

Staff Reports08:58AM / Tuesday, December 15, 2020Print Story | Email Story

Sure, we've said it before, but the Berkshires may really get some snow this week.

The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., issued a storm watch beginning Wednesday afternoon and is forecasting accumulations in excess of 7 inches over the region.

Accuweather 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.

The storm will begin in the Ohio Valley and the southern Appalachians during Tuesday night and east through Wednesday.

Snow is expected to begin falling through Southern New England and the Berkshires on Wednesday night and continue through Thursday. Snow of up to a foot will fall over New York's Capital Region, the Berkshires and Southern Vermont and heavy rain/sleet to the south.

The snow will be accompanied by high winds and drifting snow that will impact driving and could cause downed trees and power lines.

"The storm should last no more than 24 hours in most locations and is likely to last a mere 12 hours in some locations," according to Accuweather.

This all depends on the storm track, as noted by Greylock Snow Day. Looking at several models, GSD shows it could be no snow, some rain or a foot or more.

"We are definitely trying to gather as much information as possible to help us better understand just how high that cut off line will be. If the line moves into southern Vermont, all of Berkshire County will be over 6 inches with 12 for towns closer to Connecticut," GSD says.

Best to get the shovels out just in case. After the storm, we should see a warming weekend but there's another storm system expected to arrive before Christmas.

Brisk & chilly today. Wind will subside leading to a bitterly cold night. A coastal storm will impact the region late Wed into Thu. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for areas to the south & east of the Capital District: https://t.co/L0xSrGHrxq #nywx #ctwx #mawx #vywx pic.twitter.com/J117E0BeOe
— NWS Albany (@NWSAlbany) December 15, 2020

While DC gets slop from Wednesday's coastal storm, Philly, New York City and Boston may get walloped with one of their biggest snows in years; a foot or so possible depending on how it plays out: https://t.co/4K6OlZTZ3P
— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) December 14, 2020

Here’s a look at the latest data for the incoming major winter storm for the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Widespread 12-24” of snowfall expected! Snowfall rates may reach 2-2.5” per hour, with #blizzard conditions poss as winds gust to 40mph. #PAwx #NJwx #NYwx #CTwx #RIwx #MAwx pic.twitter.com/LTY0rjJea3
— Beth Carpenter | TDS Weather (@B_Carp01) December 15, 2020

6" of snow from State College to southern New England: it's happening.

90-100% risk of this occurring on our modeling now at a conservative 10:1 liquid to snowfall ratio. Even the GFS ensemble has trended more impressively as many assumed it would. pic.twitter.com/Tl95gNCMYM
— Ed Vallee | Empire Weather LLC (@EdValleeWx) December 15, 2020

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North Adams Housing Authority Director Steps Down

Staff Reports09:16AM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Hohn, the longtime executive director of the North Adams Housing Authority (NAHA), has stepped down after 24 years with the agency.

The Berkshire Eagle reported that Hohn resigned from her position on Thursday. The NAHA Board of Commissioners is currently developing a transition plan.

Her resignation follows rising tension between Hohn and the tenants association. Residents—particularly at the Spring and Ashland Park apartments—have raised specific concerns regarding building security, drug activity, and trespassers.

This summer, Tenants Association President Corey Fortin posted a video on social media demonstrating that door alarms in some of the buildings were not functioning.

Shortly after the video was posted, the tenants association's office was locked. Members alleged Hohn locked the space in retaliation, while Hohn maintained it was a matter of tenant safety. Hohn also stated that NAHA does not officially recognize the association because it has yet to go through official channels for certification—a claim the tenants association disputes.

The dispute culminated in plans for a formal grievance hearing between Hohn and the association. Both sides agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 3, but the hearing had not yet been scheduled at the time of her resignation.
During her tenure as director, Hohn oversaw significant changes at NAHA, including expansion and the dissolution of Housing Opportunities Incorporated, a program founded over 30 years ago to assist first-time homebuyers. Most recently, she led efforts to transition NAHA properties from traditional public housing models to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. She also directed the rebuilding of a Greylock Valley Apartments building after it was severely damaged by a fire.

The NAHA Board of Commissioners meets monthly, typically on Mondays.

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