Friday/February/3/2023

Welcome: Good morning. Before I say anything about the weather, I want to wish my sister a happy birthday. Happy birthday my sister and I hope you have a wonderful day. Alright, I am just going to reiterate what I have been saying these past few days, today is going to be extremely cold and windy…

Alert: A Wind Chill Warning is in effect, for both Berkshire County and Bennington County, going until 1:00 PM tomorrow.

I have learned the Pittsfield Public Schools will be closed today due to the extreme weather.

Timing: The arctic cold-front has moved through. When I went to bed last night it was in the upper 20s, now it is in the lower 10s and falling. As the day moves on winds will pick up and the temperatures will just keep dropping. Tonight will be the peak of the event, and everything should begin to calm down tomorrow afternoon.

Wind Chills: We can expect wind chills to range between the negative 20s and negative 30s during the day today. Tonight wind chills will be in the negative 30s to negative 40s, with some reaching the negative 50s. Tomorrow will feature the wind chills of the negative 30s and 40s.

Snow: Not expected.

Sleet: Not expected.

Freezing Rain: Not expected.

Rain: Not expected.

Thunder: Not expected.

Peak Wind: (Today and tonight) 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. Coming from the Northwest.

Blowing/Drifting Snow: Not expected.

Snow Day Calculator: N/A

Hazards Summary: Frostbite will be possible in as little as 5 to 10 minutes today, tonight, and for most of tomorrow. Hypothermia is also possible. If you gain frostbite or especially hypothermia and it is not treated quickly, it could be fatal. Please be cautious today and tomorrow, also avoid outside activities if possible.

Anything Else: I hope you all stay safe and warm. Remember to bundle up heavily if going outside today or tomorrow. Please comment and like. Thank you. Have an amazing day. I hope all goes your way. So let today be your very best day. Cheers everyone!