Pittsfield, Mass. – Heavy snow is pounding the Berkshires and upper Hudson Valley before sunrise Monday, with bands producing up to 2 inches per hour and wind gusts near 50 mph that could make travel nearly impossible at times.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday for Northern and Southern Berkshire counties in Massachusetts, Columbia and Greene counties in New York, Eastern Rensselaer County in New York, and Bennington and Windham counties in Vermont. Additional snowfall of 6 to 12 inches is expected in the Berkshires and Columbia/Greene counties, bringing totals to 8 to 16 inches. Areas farther north and east, including Hoosick Falls and Brattleboro, could see 3 to 9 more inches, with storm totals reaching up to a foot.
Wind gusts between 35 and 50 mph will create blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility below a quarter mile at times. Roads such as the Massachusetts Turnpike, Route 7, Interstate 90 and Route 22 may become snow-covered and hazardous, especially during heavier morning bands.
The weight of heavy snow combined with strong winds could down tree limbs and power lines, leading to scattered outages. Officials urge residents to delay non-essential travel and carry emergency supplies if heading out. Snow and wind will gradually ease late Monday, but warnings remain in effect through 7 p.m., and additional advisories are possible if intense bands linger.
