 Snow/Sleet Starts Off WeekendA winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday through 11 p.m. Saturday for Berkshire County, Southern Vermont and eastern New York.  All That Snow Expected to Fall SouthwardParts of the Berkshires could get nearly a foot of snow early this week as a Nor'easter barrels through New England.  2024 Starting With Snow StormThe National Weather Service has placed a winter storm watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening in Berkshire County. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible. Pittsfield PI Day Storm Causes Closures, Downed TreesThe Berkshires got pounded overnight Monday as a foot or more of snow fell across the region, cancelling schools and leaving thousands without power. Nor'easter Could Drop Up to 2 Feet of Snow Across the BerkshiresWinter's come late to the Berkshires. A third significant storm in as many weeks is forecast to drop a foot or more of snow overnight Monday and through Tuesday.  Storm's Extreme Weather Took Pittsfield DPW by SurpriseThe city's administration says the poor road conditions during the Christmas weekend snowstorm that caused more than three dozen collisions were not due to a lack of response.  Storm Bringing Upwards of Foot of Snow Over the RegionAnother storm moving through the region could mean up to a foot of snow over North Berkshire and the hilltowns through Monday.  Pittsfield Council Rejects Petition Against Magnesium ChlorideKronick said there were two major mistakes made in the city's response to Storm Elliot: not pre-treating the roads with rock salt or putting out an emergency alert about the situation. First Nor'easter of the Season Expected to Drop Foot of SnowThe latest weather report is forecasting 6 to 12 inches of snow falling across the region from around 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday at 10 a.m. The storm may also bring rain, sleet and strong winds into the region.  Saturday Night Storm Expected to Drop 1-3 Inches Over CountyAccuweather is calling the precipitation one of two "mini-storms" moving east from the midwest. The first isn't going to touch us but the second, arriving over Saturday night, will bring some snow. |
