The last couple weeks of largely pleasant weather is about to get washed out.
But instead of snow, Accuweather reports that a "rare" fall Nor'easter will bring heavy rain throughout the region this week.
"An early season tempest could bring a wind-driven, chilly rain to portions of the Northeast from Monday through Wednesday," AccuWeather meteorologist Randy Adkins said, adding that flooding could be a significant concern across southern New England.
With a late start to the fall foliage season underway across southern New England, many trees still have plenty of leaves on them, making the possibility for downed trees due to strong winds a possibility, too, according to Accuweather.
The Berkshires could get up to 8 inches of rain over the next few days. Parts of eastern New York and Southern Vermont are in line for up to 4 inches. Peak wind gusts through the Berkshire range could reach up to 80 mph.
Temperatures will also take a dip from the 10 to 15 degrees above average the region's had through most of October. One day last week, it was 80 degrees on Main Street in North Adams. For the rest of the week, temperatures will be mainly in the 40s and 50s but warm enough so there isn't any frost expected.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., says rain will begin overnight Sunday and continue off and on Monday before resuming that night and through Wednesday.
NWS said the warm front moving in the region should stall just south of I-90.
"The thermal gradient across the boundary is impressive and the weather to the north and south of it will be quite different. We are expecting to experience a 20-degree different in temperatures across the local area Monday with highs in the mid-60s in the mid-Hudson Valley with mid/upper 40s across the southern Adirondacks and Southern Vermont," according to the NWS forecast.
Things will start to dry out by the end of the week but another storm system is on track to hit the area on the weekend, just in time to make Halloween a dark and stormy night.
"The same massive storm that is currently bringing heavy rain, snow and strong winds to the Western states is expected to slowly move eastward across the country this week," AccuWeather Senior meteorologist Brett Anderson said.
At least it's not snow.
Expect a widespread, drenching rain. 2-4+ of rain is expected by Wednesday AM! pic.twitter.com/sbVSVM4hQV
Big gusts late Tuesday into Tuesday night. Certainly will produce damage with full foliage still with us. Latest @NWSBoston forecast for peak gusts. Could even end up with some 60mph+ right at the exposed coast pic.twitter.com/XWrHpW0kQs
[6 PM] We hope you caught the sunset this evening because it will be the last for awhile. A strong low pressure system will bring 4-6" of rain and 50-60 mph winds to parts of our area.#mawx#riwx#ctwxpic.twitter.com/nM4NX7nA6l
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Cost, Access to NBCTC High Among Concerns North Berkshire Residents
By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
Adams Select Chair Christine Hoyt, NBCTC Executive Director David Fabiano and William Solomon, the attorney representing the four communities, talk after the session.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Public access channels should be supported and made more available to the public — and not be subject to a charge.
More than three dozen community members in-person and online attended the public hearing Wednesday on public access and service from Spectrum/Charter Communications. The session at City Hall was held for residents in Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg and North Adams to express their concerns to Spectrum ahead of another 10-year contract that starts in October.
Listening via Zoom but not speaking was Jennifer Young, director state government affairs at Charter.
One speaker after another conveyed how critical local access television is to the community and emphasized the need for affordable and reliable services, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly.
"I don't know if everybody else feels the same way but they have a monopoly," said Clarksburg resident David Emery. "They control everything we do because there's nobody else to go to. You're stuck with with them."
Public access television, like the 30-year-old Northern Berkshire Community Television, is funded by cable television companies through franchise fees, member fees, grants and contributions.
Spectrum is the only cable provider in the region and while residents can shift to satellite providers or streaming, Northern Berkshire Community Television is not available on those alternatives and they may not be easy for some to navigate. For instance, the Spectrum app is available on smart televisions but it doesn't include PEG, the public, educational and governmental channels provided by NBCTC.
One speaker after another conveyed how critical local access television is to the community and emphasized the need for affordable and reliable services, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly.
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