Hilltowns to see the most snow

By Owen Boss

Staff Writer

The Pioneer Valley has seen its share of sloppy weather this week, and residents can expect more of the same today. But the Hilltowns will bear the brunt.

Local weather experts predict snow showers throughout the day and heavy snowfall for some northern Hilltowns already coping with more than a foot of snow.

Although he is predicting only a light coating of snow for most locations across the Valley, News 22 meteorologist Brian Lapis said higher elevations can expect to see much higher snow totals.

"We have received a couple of emails already from viewers in Plainfield who have already seen another four or five inches of snow (Friday)," Lapis said. "After they pick up another few inches of snow overnight and into Saturday, they will be looking at another solid foot of accumulation."

Similar to Friday's weather, Lapis said residents living across the southern half of Hampshire County should be prepared for some strong winds and occasional snow flurries.

"Saturday is going to look a lot like (Friday) did," Lapis said. "Downtown Northampton might catch another inch or two of snow and a slushy coating on top of that - but it is the Hilltowns that are going to hit the jackpot for snow."

Owen Boss can be reached at oboss@gazettenet.com.