Head in the Clouds Amherst: Another snowstorm tomorrow, or the "boy who cried wolf?"

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Another snowstorm tomorrow, or the "boy who cried wolf?"

Frost on the Window
Photo by S. Vardatira

Yes, last weekend's snowstorm was a bust around here. Projections of 1-2 feet of snow, and we ended up with 5-6 inches in Amherst. But that doesn't mean the same thing will happen with our impending storm (tonight through early Tuesday).

In fact, unlike "The Blizzard of 2015," where snowfall projections fell off around here as we got closer to the storm, snowfall projections for our upcoming event continue to eke up. Yes, I said it. Going out on a (cold, snow laden) limb on this one!

We are currently under a WINTER STORM WARNING, in effect from 9 PM THIS EVENING through 1 AM TUESDAY for around a foot of snow. Gusty north winds of 10-20 mph and bitterly cold wind chills will reduce visibility and make for difficult, hazardous travel.

Yes, I know many of you feel burned and have taken a pretty "ho hum" attitude about all this. I keep hearing people mention the "boy who cried wolf" in reference to our recent weather forecasts. As in "those $%#& weather forecasters, who's going to believe them now? They're like the boy who cried wolf!" If you're one of those people, just consider this for a moment - the fairy tale ends with a real, live wolf.

Stay safe out there, stay off the roads if possible, and bundle up if you go out. Storm's a' comin'... I'm pretty sure.

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AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:43 AM
This is a spectacular picture. I like all of the videos and pictures you post, but this one was extraordinary...thanks for sharing. And good point about the wolf actually showing up at the end of the fairy tale. Okay...I get it...snow might really be coming. And the fact is despite the last storm being less than expected, this winter has been brutal, so why not another FOOT of snow. Sigh.
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SharonFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:51 AM
Thanks for the compliment. At least that last storm forced us to prepare, so other than the obligatory "milk and bread run," we should be ready for this!
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Saturday, February 4, 2023, 3:35 pm: The past two days have seen record-breaking cold in the area, with the temperature dipping to -14F overnight, Friday into Saturday. To make matters worse, the wind was unyielding, whipping through the trees and driving wind chill readings down to -40F. In a season that had been unusually mild up until that point, it was something of a shock. Local residents were suddenly forced to think about warming up their cars, preventing pipes from freezing, and dressing in multiple layers to walk their dogs. By Saturday, while many were happy to hunker down and wait for temperatures to stop breaking low records, this was the moment that ice fishers and skaters had been waiting for all winter. With temps hovering around 12F (albeit above zero) by Saturday afternoon, Puffer's Pond was the place to be for about 30 people, many of whom were spread out over the ice, either ice fishing or playing hockey. While this is a fairly typical sight at Puffer's in the coldest winter months, our current lack of snow made it unique. No one had to contend with snowpack - the skaters didn't even have to clear a "field" for their game. And with all the hiking paths snow and ice-free, photographers had no trouble capturing water flowing through, under, and around layers of ice on the water. And, still, at 12F, without hand and foot warmers, I did not linger long. The temps will be rising quickly in the coming week, climbing well above freezing, even to 50F in the days to come. So, I'm guessing the skaters and ice fishers also won't be here much longer.

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Another snowstorm tomorrow, or the "boy who cried wolf?"

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