Welcome: Good morning. We continue today with part two of the Feiga and Ethel mystery. I am starting to believe the photos are of Ethel. The reasons being are that Ethel lived with a cousin named Bea. In the photos, Bea always appears next to the elderly woman, who we now assume to be Ethel. Furthermore, a cousin sent me a photo that she is certain to be of Ethel. The real mystery is was the confusion between the two cousins purposeful or accidental? That I don't know. What I do know is that it's time to talk about weather...

Notes: For those who only saw this post as one long paragraph yesterday or in a yellow highlight, please comment today if it works. I am not sure why this glitch occurred.

Wednesday: Partly sunny.

ALERT: None.

COMFORT INDEX: Uncomfortable.

TEMPERATURE: Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 60s.

DROUGHT INDEX: Drier than average.

DAY WIND: 5 to 15 mph. Coming from the West.

DUSK WIND: 5 to 10 mph. Coming from the Northwest.

PRECIPITATION: Isolated rain showers during the day. Widespread rain and scattered heavy rain at night. Scattered thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening.

AIR QUALITY: Great.

HAZARDS SUMMARY: Watch out for lightning. Heavy rain could make it hard to drive. Minor flooding could occur. 

DUSK: Waning Gibbous Moon with cloudy skies at night.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Clouds in the morning.

ALERT: None.

TEMPERATURE: Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.

DAY WIND: 5 to 15 mph. Coming from the West Northwest.

DUSK WIND: 5 to 15 mph. Coming from the Northwest.

PRECIPITATION: Scattered rain showers during the morning.

HAZARDS SUMMARY: None.

DUSK: Waning Gibbous Moon with mostly clear skies at night.

Friday: Mostly sunny.

ALERT: None.

TEMPERATURE: Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.

DAY WIND: 5 to 10 mph. Coming from the Northwest.

PRECIPITATION: None.

HAZARDS SUMMARY: None.

DUSK: Last Quarter Moon with partly cloudy skies at night.

About a Week Away Forecast: Read Below.

TEMPERATURE: It will feel like the middle of summer.

PRECIPITATION: Some precipitation will be possible.

The Sun: Today it rose at 5:18 AM and will set at 8:35 PM.

Anything to Mention: Berkshire Weather would not be here without readers like you. Please comment and like the post today. Thank you. Cheers everyone!

Welcome: Good morning. A long awaited question will be answered today. If you all recall, I took the PSAT in October. I believe the score I got was well. Either way, I am taking it again next school year, to prepare for the SAT senior year. A big family mystery involves some photos. To keep it simple some members claim an elderly woman to be Feiga, others say Ethel. The two women both exist. What adds to the mystery is someone close with Ethel claims her. While another cousin claims Ethel was not at her wedding, so it must be Feiga. We will have to see if the photos turn out to be Ethel or Feiga. Anywho, I like the old post format better for the weather…

Tuesday: Mostly sunny.

ALERT: None.

COMFORT INDEX: A bit warm.

TEMPERATURE: Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.

DROUGHT INDEX: Just dry in the grand scheme of things.

DAY WIND: 5 to 10 mph. Coming from the West Northwest.

DUSK WIND: 5 to 15 mph. Coming from the South Southwest.

PRECIPITATION: None.

AIR QUALITY: Great.

HAZARDS SUMMARY: None.

DUSK: Waning Gibbous Moon with mostly cloudy skies at night.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy.

ALERT: None.

TEMPERATURE: Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.

DAY WIND: 10 to 15 mph. Coming from the West.

DUSK WIND: 5 to 15 mph. Coming from the West.

PRECIPITATION: Widespread rain showers at night, with scattered thunderstorms too.

HAZARDS SUMMARY: Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible. If you hear thunder or see lightning go inside.

DUSK: Waning Gibbous Moon with cloudy skies at night.

Thursday: Partly sunny.

ALERT: None.

TEMPERATURE: Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.

DAY WIND: 5 to 15 mph. Coming from the West Northwest.

PRECIPITATION: Scattered rain showers before the afternoon.

HAZARDS SUMMARY: None.

DUSK: Waning Gibbous Moon with mostly clear skies at night.

About a Week Away Forecast: Read Below.

TEMPERATURE: It will feel like the middle of summer.

PRECIPITATION: Some precipitation will be possible.

The Sun: Today it rose at 5:18 AM and will set at 8:35 PM.

Anything to Mention: If the day has sun it will be fun. If the day has rain, don’t let if give you a pain. Enjoy the day either way. I hope these next words will guide your way: Have an amazing day, I hope all goes your way, so let today be your very best day, and please don’t forget to comment and like ALL Berkshire Weather posts, thank you. Cheers everyone!

Intro: Greetings everyone. I hope you all had a great weekend. The weather has been busy this summer: Extreme heat, strong rain showers, and even some severe thunderstorms. I am here to tell you, it is just beginning. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a tropical storm up here this year. In the meantime, I have had countless discoveries with long lost cousins, family mysteries being solved, and even the reunification of cousins. I chose to come back to Berkshire Weather because I feel it is my duty, my honor, and my pleasure to serve this community. I started Berkshire Weather to protect the community and I will continue to do so. I want to thank you all for your patience, kindness, and dedication to Berkshire Weather. I might be the one posting, but Berkshire Weather would be nothing without readers like you. Thank you…

Notes: For the curious creature living inside of me, I will be trying a different format today.

Monday: Today seems like it is going to be a partly cloudy day. If I had to guess, there will be at least some sun, but overall, likely more clouds. Temperatures will be much cooler, highs in the lower 70s, lows in the lower 50s. We will have West winds blowing between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching the 30 mph mark. Scattered rain showers can be expected today and tonight. Once the showers pass, the clouds should decrease and the night sky should open up. Winds will still be similar to the day, but should calm a little.

Tuesday: I don’t like heat and I despise humidity. So, for those like me, tomorrow is not going to be a fun day. High temperatures will reach the mid 80s with lows dropping to only the mid 60s. Skies will be clear with lots of sun. However, due to the natural cycle of cloud formation, I would not be surprised to see some afternoon clouds sneak their way in. Winds of 5 to 10 mph during the day and night. Direction of tomorrows gentle air flow, will be from the West. The day will have a more Northwesterly wind, while the night will have more of a Southwesterly wind. Clouds begin to take the sky away again. I honestly think skies will be mostly cloudy tomorrow night.

Wednesday: I am going with the mostly cloudy vibe on Wednesday too. A little bit of sun, with a majority made up of clouds. Numerous rain showers, with scattered thunderstorms, will be the precipitation for Wednesday. Remember, please don’t be outside if you hear thunder or see lightning. Lightning can strike more than 20 miles away from a thunderstorm. For those who might have forgotten, thunder is caused by lightning. I care for your safety, so be aware of Wednesday’s hazards. The same bothersome weather can be expected Wednesday night. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the lower 60s.

Ending: That’s about it everyone. I don’t like this format as much. Tomorrow I might try an updated older version or surprise you all by doing this one again. Though, it won’t be a surprise anymore. Funny me. Please don’t forget to like and comment on this post. Drink your water, take a stroll, and enjoy your day. See you all tomorrow. Cheers everyone!

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!