Greetings everyone. My recovery is rapidly concluding, and I am beginning to feel like myself again. My migraines are becoming more and more infrequent and my dizziness is minimal. It has taken 8 months, but with a heart full of excitement and anticipation, I am proudly announcing the full time return of Berkshire Weather Forecasting and Education! The return will be Monday, June 24th, 2024. At that point, there will again be regular postings. The long wait is over…

I want to wish a Happy Graduation to my sister! She is exiting her time at middle school on Monday June 17th.

I also want to wish my Great-Granduncle Bill a very happy birthday today! May he have many more with much health and happiness.

This week ahead will be very hot, if not dangerously. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s to mid 90s all week. Remember to drink lots of water and stay cool. Don’t over exert yourselves. Take breaks in the shade if spending time outside.

For so long I have missed sending out messages to you all. The hourglass of waiting it getting to it’s end. I look forward to your comments and likes. See you Monday, June 24th, 2024! Cheers everyone!

Intro: Greetings everyone. I might be the Weather Warlock, but I am certainly not the Cosmic Controller. It is just luck that our area will most likely have ideal viewing for the eclipse tomorrow. Here’s the rundown…

Location: Since we are not in the path of totality, it will be called the maximum for our area. The maximum will be higher the further north and west you go. The percentages below are how much of the sun will be covered by the moon:

-Bennington County will reach between 96% and 98%

-Northern Berkshire County will reach between 95% and 97%

-Southern Berkshire County will reach between 94% and 95%

*Southern Berkshire County is south of Pittsfield

Timing: The event will be between about 2:13 PM and 4:37 PM. However, the maximum will be between 3:26 PM and 3:27 PM.

Safety: Please do not view the event without the correct glasses. They should meet the standard of ISO 12312-2. If you do not wear the correct glasses or wear none at all and look up, you will receive permanent damage to your eyes.

Cool Effects: I have been reading up to learn much about the effects of a solar eclipse. Here are the top ones I remember:

– Wear red and green, because the colors might look differently as it gets darker. However, you will need to take off your glasses to see the effect, remember to put them back on if you do.

– Some shadows might become more detailed, while others might look like a crescent shape. This will be interesting to view.

– The temperature might drop.

– Animals might act as if it were the evening.

Other Notes:

– The solar eclipse is occurring because the moon is aligning in front of the sun. It is like this: SUN –> MOON –> EARTH

– The lunar eclipse occurs from the Earth blocking the moon from the sun: SUN –> EARTH –> MOON

– The lunar eclipse is much less rare, usually occurring twice a year.

– The solar eclipse is very rare and the next one for the United States will be in 20 years, 2044!

– The event, even not totality, might be magical and fantastical.

Weather: The temperature will likely be in the 50s. Skies will be mostly sunny, but some clouds are possible. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 MPH.

MOST IMPORTANT: The date of the event will be tomorrow, Monday, April 8th, 2024!

Ending: Thank you to NASA for all the work they do and for their detailed information about the eclipse. Cheers everyone!

Greetings,

I just wanted to let you all know that if you felt shaking today, mainly between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, it was likely caused by the earthquake in New Jersey. I did feel it! It is hard to believe this week began with winter in spring and is ending with an earthquake. Even more wild is to think that this weekend begins with an earthquake and ends, on Monday, with a partial solar eclipse. I will try to post about the eclipse this weekend…

Cheers everyone!

Greetings everyone.

I was hoping to get a quick post in last night, but something quite strange occurred instead: An internet/cable/wifi outage. Sorry for those waiting on me and to all who depend on Berkshire Weather. Last night I received about 1 inch of sleet, a bit of freezing rain also seemed to mix in. I am currently at 4 inches of a snow and sleet mix. It should continue to snow today before lightening up this afternoon.

Snow and rain showers will be on and off the next couple of days. By Sunday, most precipitation should clear up. I hope you all enjoyed this snowstorm. My magical weather powers are slowly coming back as I heal. The Weather Warlock does not see any more major snowstorms for the time being. So, enjoy today…

Cheers everyone!

Greetings everyone. I am very tired, dizzy, and have a bad headache, but feel it is my duty as a weatherman to give a quick update. Bad news is on the doorstep for snow lovers, and it can’t get much worse. However, as they say, the only way to go when you reach rock bottom is up…

As you might have heard, snow totals have decreased exponentially. I expect now a mere 1 to 3 inches in the Berkshire Weather forecast area. Bennington County won’t be so lucky, with only a coating to an inch possible there. Those who have the luck from the ends of rainbows, south of the Mass Pike, might reach 6 inches. My snow day calculation is down to a 22.5% chance for all of us.

Though all hope might be lost, as with the weather you never know until it happens, those expecting a “biggy” are likely going to be disappointed. I want to note, if the track shifts south again, snow totals will decrease. If, on the off chance, the track shifts north, snow totals will increase. My forecast is only for what I am expecting at the minute I type this. We will have to see, maybe I can muster up some weather power, or maybe not. Cheers everyone!

INTRO: Greetings. This will be a short post. This is due to the fact that I am tired and don’t have much to say about my concussion. Good progress has been made, but still not enough to continue the regular forecasts. I am doing this one, as Tuesday might be a “big one” for snowfall.

ALERT: A Winter Storm Watch will go into effect, for Bennington County, Northern Berkshire County, and Southern Berkshire County, beginning 1:00 AM Tuesday morning and going until 7:00 PM Tuesday evening.

APPETIZER: It is still a bit early, so the details aren’t set in stone. Furthermore, any slight shift in the storms track could change everything in a huge way. When I say this I mean it. Also, it is unknown where the extremely heavy snowfall bands will set up. If you live where the bands will be, oh mamma, you are going to have a heck of a lot of snow.

So, this one seems to be a “Miller Type-B” storm. My definition here is likely not technically correct, but it will be easy for you and I to understand. The “Miller Type-B” is when we have an inland storm weakening. The effect of this is, a storm off the coast forms and begins strengthening.

MAIN COURSE: Alright, enough of that stuff, let’s get to the juicy part. It will likely begin snowing for us late Monday night or very very early Tuesday morning. The snow should be falling quite heavily throughout the day Tuesday and begin to taper off Tuesday afternoon. Snow should be done Tuesday night.

It is a quick storm so that decreases snow totals, however, if expected banding occurs, that increases the totals. I am hesitant to give numbers, because there is much uncertainty, but I know that’s why you are all here. Let’s get this out of the way. If the storm goes out to sea, at most it will be a few inches. If the storm develops extreme bands of snow and maybe lasts a bit longer, 2 feet could be possible.

DESSERT: My forecast will be a widespread 4 to 8 inches of snow for the entire Berkshire Weather forecast area. I know, compared to some I am actually playing it conservatively on this storm. However, for this one I feel it will be better to expect less and get more if you are a snow lover. The second part of my forecast will be an area of 8 to 12 inches of snow for wherever the snow bands develop.

NOTICE: I want you all to take into full account, this post is on Sunday, while the storm is on Tuesday. Much could and likely will change in the next 24 hours. So, please, for my sake, take this with a container of salt.

HAZARDS: All commute times on Tuesday are expected to be extremely dangerous. Difficult to impossible travel conditions are likely. Power outages and tree damage may also occur. Snowfall rates could exceed an inch per hour at times.

SNOW DAY CALCULATION: 82% chance of a snow day on Tuesday.

GRAND FINALE: I can’t stress this enough, if the track changes then the forecast changes, so too do the snow totals and even snow day calculation. Use Berkshire Weather as a guide, but the decisions you all make are your own. Please, enjoy the week ahead. Thank you and have a great day. Cheers everyone!

Greetings everyone. I had some energy today and wanted to use it wisely. I decided to share my thoughts on tomorrow’s storm. I will keep this all brief. Enjoy…

A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect for Berkshire County, beginning 10:00 PM tonight (Monday) and going until 7:00 PM tomorrow evening (Tuesday).

A separate Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect for Bennington County, beginning 1:00 AM tomorrow (Tuesday) and going until 10:00 PM tomorrow night (Tuesday).

Snow will likely begin very early Tuesday morning for everyone. The snow will begin to end Tuesday night. Snow will be falling steadily late morning into the afternoon. Rates of 1/2 an inch per hour are expected.

I am expecting a solid 4 inches of snow. The low end seems to be 2 inches, but the high end seems to be 6 inches. Remember, look at both ends. The weather is unpredictable.

The Tuesday morning, afternoon, and possibly evening commutes will all be impacted. Slippery conditions are likely. I personally wonder if the snow will melt from the salt, but refreeze into ice due to the cold temperatures (mid 20s).

The snow will be light and fluffy. This means easy for the back and neck while shoveling. However, it also increases the risk of blowing and drifting snow. This is because, the snow is lighter and easier for the wind to move around.

I hope you all stay safe and be careful tomorrow. Let’s do our snow dances. Have a great night. Cheers everyone!

INTRO: Greetings everybody. I am so excited for the snow, I just can‘t hold it in. I want to share with all you my personal opinion on this storm. I still face my concussion symptoms, but feel it is my duty to report to you all about our incoming storm. It is honor to forecast for you all. Enjoy and please excuse any/all grammar issues. Thank you…

ALERT: A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect, for Northern and Southern Berkshire County, beginning at 4:00 PM this afternoon (Saturday January 6th) and going until 7:00 PM tomorrow evening (Sunday January 7th).

A separate Winter Storm Warning will for into effect, for Bennington County, beginning 7:00 PM this evening (Saturday January 6th) and going until 7:00 PM tomorrow evening (Sunday January 7th).

TIMING: Some snow could start falling today across the area during the day today. The further south you live means the earlier the snow will start for you. Southern Berkshire County will likely face it first, while some spots in Bennington County might not begin until this evening.

It is looking like a steady snow will continue between tonight and into tomorrow morning. This snow might even fall heavily at 1-inch per hour intensities. Snow should begin to lighten up throughout tomorrow. All snow should end by Monday morning.

Totals: This is going to be a big snowstorm. Actually, the first snowstorm for us this new year! I feel confident a solid 6 inches will fall throughout the entire region. The average amounts should be 8 to 12 inches. The low end is looking like 6 to 8 inches. The lower totals will likely be for the Western parts of the Berkshires and Bennington County. The highest amounts seem to be 12 to 15 inches, probably in the Eastern parts of the area.

Extra Details: It is important to note, the snow will likely be somewhat fluffier, though, with my concussion, I am not sure what to think. That being said, for this forecast, truly take it with a grain of salt, my mind is not perfect, so the low end and high end amounts are each possible.

Hazards: It is definitely going to be dangerous and likely difficult to drive during this. Roads will likely be covered in snow, as temperatures should stay below freezing for most of us. Some gusty winds are also possible, so visibility could also be limited. If the snow decides to be fluffier, then blowing and drifting snow might also be a concern.

Closing Statement: Please be safe everyone. I wish you all the best, and hope for the most snow possible. I won‘t be posting regularly. I just felt this is an occasion where I had luckily some more energy and felt it is a matter of public safety over personal health. Thank you all for reading. Have a great weekend. Cheers everyone!

Happy New Year! I hope the holidays went well for everyone. I apologize for not posting. This is due to my continued concussion. Until I am much better, I still won’t be posting daily. However, I want to open the New Year with this post. It must have been quite the hit, as I am not sure if I recalls telling all of you, I have a double concussion. The front of my brain and the back both got injured.

I have some big news. First, we got a dog. Her name is Emmie and she is two. She is a black lab mix. The mix might be from Pit Bull. The dog really helps. When I fall, she runs over to help me up, or get attention of my parents. She is the sweetest dog I recall meeting.

Second, my great-grand uncle has reconnected with the family. He is so kind. I thank him for helping with family research, sharing photos, and being so very kind. Thank you Uncle Bill.

Third, I have only been going to school for two hours. This week, we hope to try a full half day. A slow recovery, but I continue to be optimistic. I thank you all for your support and understanding.

Fourth and last but not least, I want to wish all my family members a happy birthday. Many, many, many have birthdays from December to February, with the peak in January. One special one, is, if I am correct, my great-grandma June’s. As we call her, Nana, her birthday is this Friday, January 5th. She turns 102! Happy Birthday.

I hope winter is going well for all of you and continues to. Maybe some snow will come. As I am the Weather Warlock, my concussion is limiting my abilities to control the snow. This weekend might have a surprise. Let’s see.

Cheers everyone!

Greetings Berkshire Weather fans, followers, friends, and family. I am slowly healing, time is still needed before I get back to reporting the weather. I just wanted to let you all know. Thank you all for your support. Cheers everyone!