Just when it felt like we might finally be on a first-name basis with spring, winter’s barging back in like it forgot its wallet. Yes — snow is officially back in the forecast. Not flakes. Not flurries. Actual, real, shovel-able snow.
Starting late Friday night and continuing into Saturday midday, folks from the Catskills through the Berkshires could see up to 3 inches of heavy, wet snow. It’s the kind of snow that makes your daffodils look confused and your driveway look like it time-traveled back to February.
The Timeline: A Classic Overnight Surprise
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Friday evening: All’s quiet… until it isn’t.
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After 10 PM: Snow begins falling — especially in the hill towns.
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Midnight to dawn: The main event.
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By early afternoon Saturday: The flakes taper off, the melt begins, and we all stare out the window wondering what season it is.
Travel Trouble? Maybe — Especially in the Hills
If you’re up early Saturday — farmers market run, youth soccer, or a road trip — be ready for slippery roads, especially through the higher elevations and backroads. Snow will stick faster up in places like Windham, Tannersville, the Hilltowns of Western Mass, and those twisty mountain routes we all know and love (or loathe).
Main roads should be okay once crews get out there, but if you don’t have to drive before noon — maybe don’t.
Wet, Heavy, and… Ugh, the Power Lines
This isn’t the fluffy, dreamy kind of snow. This is thick, wet, shoulder-burning stuff. The kind that glues itself to tree branches and weighs down power lines. That means a few isolated power flickers or small outages aren’t off the table.
So tonight:
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Plug in your devices.
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Check your flashlight batteries.
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Maybe grab an extra candle — not because we’re panicking, but because Vermont and upstate New York in April are just that unpredictable.
The Good News: It Melts (Fast)
Temps on Saturday will bounce back into the 40s by afternoon, meaning this snow won’t be around long — especially in lower elevations. You might be clearing the car windshield in the morning, but by dinner? You’ll probably just be stepping over slush puddles and mud.
The Vibe: One Last Cozy Night In
So yeah, it’s not ideal — but maybe it’s not all bad. Think of this as winter’s last little nudge, saying, “Don’t forget me just yet.” It’s the perfect excuse to stay in Friday night, pull out your coziest blanket, maybe bake something warm, and let the snow do its thing outside while you do absolutely nothing.
