rain

I thought I was doing the right thing, but in actuality, I was breaking the law. During my 450 mile trek back to Pittsfield, MA after vacationing in northern New England, my kids and I hit a ton of storms with heavy rain. The rain was so bad at one point that everyone on the Mass Pike not only slowed down to around 35 MPH, but drivers were turning on their hazard lights...

Massachusetts can certainly get its fair share of precipitation throughout any given season. And lately, it seems like the rain has been coming in droves. Whether it's rain, snow, sleet, hail, or some bizarre wintry mix, we have seen it all on a yearly basis in the New England region. But in Massachusetts, what are the areas that get the most precipitation? What are the wettest counties in the Bay State?

Will It Actually Snow This Weekend?

Massachusetts Is In a Drought. How Much Precipitation Do We Usually Get?

The Berkshires won’t be seeing the sun consistently until the start of next week according to the National Weather Service. This month has been following in line with the adage “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” If that is indeed the case the Berkshires will be pretty colorful when another page is flipped on this year’s calendar. Showers and Maybe a T...

The first full week of April is underway.  With a touch of snow flurries over the weekend in the Berkshires, everyone from Great Barrington to North Adams and beyond is ready for some consistent warmer spring weather.  We’re going to have to wait a little longer. Nice Tuesday,...

Spring weekend weather seems more and more important than a winter weekend’s forecast. During the winter months, there aren't many outdoor activities going on outside. Maybe a little bit of skiing, snowmobiling, or maybe a trip to a couple of towns over to visit grandma. We k...

Spring officially arrives this Sunday morning at 11:33. Already this week we’ve got a taste of what is to come.  Warmer temperatures, overcast with occasional showers, and the sun shining through at times warming our skin as we get some fresh air.  A sensat...

Heavy winds and rain ripped through Berkshire County late Monday night causing damage and downing some various tree limbs and powerlines.

Some like to leave weather prognosticating up to rodents in Pennsylvania, here in the Berkshires we are better served to pay more attention to the National Weather Service forecasting out of Albany. While Phil was calling for 4 more weeks of winter, the NWS has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect for tomorrow from 4 pm to 5 pm on Friday...