In Western Massachusetts, winter weather causes the most substantial impacts on businesses, schools, travel, and the personal plans of people more than any other season. Certainly severe summer weather can cause very serious problems, as we saw with the Springfield Tornado of 2011. However, for our region, it’s the snow and ice storms of the Winter season, and the strong, damaging winds of cold Arctic air intrusions that really hamper human activity in the Pioneer Valley.
Because of this, I wanted to provide you with a section on Western Mass winter weather that will expand over time. My ultimate goal is turn this section into a complete education on winter weather.
Winter Weather Outlook 2018-2019
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Nor’easters
A Nor’easter is THE classic New England snowstorm. It has a classic comma shape when fully formed. There are times when Western Massachusetts can get the most snow when compared to all of southern New England from these storms. This requires that enough warm air be transported into the coastal plain, turning CT and RI and southeastern MA to ice and rain. However, if enough cold air is in place, the areas to the east and south of Western Massachusetts get the most snow from these storms, because they are closest to the storm track.
Blizzards
A blizzard is a powerful snowstorm which has historically impacted [...]
Alberta Clippers
An Alberta Clipper is a winter storm that has its [...]