Berkshires Set to Dodge Full Impact of Nor'easter

04:30PM / Thursday, January 27, 2022Print Story | Email Story

The Berkshires could see up to a foot of snow this weekend. Or maybe only 3 inches.

Although the region will largely dodge the incoming Nor'easter, some snow can still be expected. But the forecasters are pretty split on exactly how much that will be.

WTEN Channel 10 meteorologist Steve Caporizzo says the heavier snowfall has shifted east with moderate snowfall now expected in central Massachusetts. The Berkshires have been downgraded to light snowfall and can expect less than 6 inches of snow.

The Weather Channel predicts an accumulation of 3 to 5 inches with snow starting to fall Friday night. The bulk of the snowfall is predicted to fall throughout the day Saturday with flurries continuing through the night.

Weather Underground predicts 1 to 3 inches while Accuweather still predicts 8-12 inches of snow in North Adams.

And the National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., is looking at 2 to 5 inches.

NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Western Mass for coastal storm that "may bring at least a moderate snowfall to part of the region."

"The scope of the western and northern extent of the heavy snow and blizzard conditions is highly dependent on the track and intensity of the storm, which can potentially cause big differences in impacts," AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter explained.

But all agree that the east end of the state should be prepared for blizzard conditions. NWS in Boston is predicting 12 to 18 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 55 mph from late Friday through Saturday evening.

Thursday temperatures will get as high as 25. Friday should be a little warmer in the 30s. Saturday will be cooler with a high of 14, according to the Weather Channel, as another cold front begins pushing through the region.

Temperatures Sunday will be in the 20s.

STORM Update.

Data coming in tonight is about the same......
Trends have been east 50-100miles over the past 24 hours.
This would keep the Heaviest Snows across the Eastern Half of New England....and a sharp cut-off as you go west to just some lighter snow in the Berkshires. pic.twitter.com/RzdFBaF5pl
— Steve Caporizzo (@SteveCaporizzo) January 27, 2022

Snowfall amounts will be tweaked all the way to the end, however at this point it looks as though the highest amounts will be to our east with moderate amounts in the valley. Less to the west. @WMNFirstWarning pic.twitter.com/VaYrDVsRcv
— Dan Brown (@dbrownweather) January 27, 2022

On The Weather Channel, we're getting ready for this weekend!

Are you? The Northeast can expect significant snowfall over the next few days, as well as the possibilities of damaging winds and coastal flooding. pic.twitter.com/rHO3aAZYG1
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) January 27, 2022

Major #noreaster and #blizzard will unfold in #NewEngland as predicted by our #meteorologists for days with 1-2 feet of #snow for many areas and @accuweather Local StormMax™ of 3 feet. Mid-Atlantic is likely to be mainly sideswiped. https://t.co/nShPLNqInD via @accuweather
— Dr. Joel N. Myers (@JoelNMyers1) January 27, 2022

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BCAC Seeks Sponsors to Provide Winter Clothing for Berkshire Children

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Monday, November 09, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For some, winter is a time for snow-covered landscapes, cozy nights by the fire and outdoor activities. For others, the colder months bring additional financial burdens as families struggle to afford necessities such as winter coats, boots and warm clothing.

The Berkshire Community Action Council's Elf Warm Clothing Program works to alleviate that burden by connecting children in need with community members willing to lead collection initiatives or purchase warm winter clothing for the drive.

According to the council's website, last year, it served more than 2,300 children across Berkshire County.

Those interested in sponsoring a child will receive the chid's age and clothing sizes to purchase a winter coat, boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. Donations can be dropped off at a BCAC office by arrangement.

For more information or to sponsor a child, contact BCAC at 413-418-3685 for Pittsfield and Central Berkshire or 413-663-3014 for Northern Berkshire.

For 15 years, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier has partnered with BCAC by soliciting donations for the program, helping match approximately 50 children each year with donors who provide the clothing needed to stay warm.

"The growth in the need is unbelievable," she said.

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