More Snow, Sleet Expected Wednesday Night

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Here we go again. 
 
This winter's constant onslaught of cold and precipitation continues with more sleet and snow expected overnight on Wednesday. 
 
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter storm advisory beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday through 1 p.m. on Thursday. 
 
The forecast is for mixed precipitation with total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, the higher end likely in Southern Vermont,  and ice accumulations up to 2/10 of an inch. Winds will be gusting as high as 35 mph.
 
This effects all of the Berkshires, Southern Vermont, eastern New York and northwest Connecticut. So plan on slippery road conditions for Thursday's commute. 
 
Our friends at Greylock Snow Day are predicting greater confidence in a delay rather than a snow day for schools. 
 
Some school districts are already scheduling extra days in June so are hesitant to cancel school altogether. Delays had been expected for last Thursday's storm but forecast had superintendents canceling the evening before as a precaution. 
 
A "train of storms" will run cross country over the next week or so, bringing snow to New England every two to three days. 
 
Friday is expected to be bright and sunny and cold but more snow flurries are expected over the weekend, and more frigid temperatures will return for Presidents Day.
 

The pattern across the United States that began this train of storms last week will remain in place for much of this week. This will continue to support storms being near New England every 2-3 days. Details: #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx www.newenglandstormcenter.com/post/pattern...

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— New England Storm Center (@nestormcenter.bsky.social) February 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM

The pattern across the United States that began this train of storms last week will remain in place for much of this week. This will continue to support storms being near New England every 2-3 days. Details: #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx www.newenglandstormcenter.com/post/pattern...

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— New England Storm Center (@nestormcenter.bsky.social) February 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM

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North Adams Council OKs Funds for Ashland Street Project Easements

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday approved an appropriation of $256,635 from the Land Sales Account for easements and takings related to the Ashland Street project.
 
A second roll call vote approved the easements and takings during a meeting lasting nearly three hours.
 
"This is a construction project that has been in the works for probably, like eight years, coming down the pipe in conjunction with MassDOT," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey. "And what we are asking tonight is permission for appropriation for us to pay for some permanent and some temporary easements to complete this work."
 
The mayor noted the use of "eminent domain" in the legal language but assured the council and audience that no one's home or driveway were being taken.
 
The temporary construction easements will terminate after six years; the permanent roadway easements will give the city rights to access those areas for purposes of repair or public construction. 
 
The takings are the city's contribution to the $11.4 million Complete Streets project, being funded by the state Department of Transportation through the 2026 Transportation Improvement Program. The account has $463,000, leaving a balance of $207,000 after the appropriation.
 
Macksey said this is similar to what was done for the Brayton School safe routes project but the appraisals were much higher.
 
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