There is no student forecast today so the forecast will be provided by the instructor, Joe Kravitz.

Summary:

Following passage of last night’s storm, high pressure will build back into the region and dominate our weather for the next several days.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy this morning, becoming mostly cloudy this afternoon. Breezy. There is the slight chance of a stray rain or snow shower late this afternoon or this evening. Probability of precipitation 20%.

Temperatures will rise only slightly with highs in the mid 40s in the hilltowns, upper 40s in the lower elevations (e.g. Pittsfield and North Adams) and low 50s in South County (e.g. Great Barrington and Sheffield).

Southwest winds at  10 -20 mph with some higher gusts, particularly over the higher terrain.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a rain or snow shower early, then clearing after midnight. Remaining breezy. Probability of precipitation 20% early.

Low temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.

Winds shifting to the northwest at 10 – 20 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny and seasonably cool.

High temperatures in the upper 30s in the hilltowns, low 40s in the lower elevations and mid 40s in South County.

Northwest wind 8 – 12 mph, diminishing late in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, calm and seasonably cold.

Low temperature in the mid 20s.

Calm winds.

Friday

Partly cloudy.

High temperatures in the low to mid 40s.

Southwest winds 5 – 10 mph.