Closures And Cancellations For Berkshire County Monday, 1/26

Winter Watch Update Sunday, January 25, 2026

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Albany - NY, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

All of eastern New York and western New England

Description

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 24 inches with up to 30 inches possible in the eastern Catskills, Berkshires and southern Greens. WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible due to snow covered roads and very low visibilities. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, locally 3 inches per hour, are expected through this evening. Snow will become lighter in intensity overnight into Monday morning and continue for much of the day before tapering off Monday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Closures For Schools and Community Services on Monday January 26, 2026

18 Degrees	Closed, Redfield/West St Childcare & SchoolAge Kids Clubs
Berkshire Community College	Closed, BCC is closed 1/25 and 1/26 No day or evening classes. Paterson also closed Due to impending inclement weather, for Sun., Jan. 25, and Mon, Jan. 26, 2026, Berkshire Community College will be closed. All day/online and evening classes are cancelled. Paterson will also be closed Sunday and Monday.
Berkshire Country Day School	Closed
Berkshire Hills Regional SD	Closed
Berkshire Montessori School	Closed
Berkshire Waldorf School	Closed
Clarksburg Elementary	Closed
CRT Cabulance	Closed, DDS / DMH Transportation All Non-Essential Transport Cancelled
Farmington River Regional SD	Closed
Hancock Regional SD	Closed
Hillcrest Academy	Closed
Hoosac Valley Regional SD	Closed, District Offices Closed
Lee Public Schools	Closed
Lenox Public Schools	Closed
Mass. College of Liberal Arts	Closed Due to inclement weather, MCLA will be closed Monday 1/26/26, for all day and evening classes.
North Adams Public Schools	Closed
Pittsfield Public Schools	Closed
Richmond Consolidated	Closed, No PM Activities, No After School Events, No Transportation
Southern Berkshire Regional SD	Closed, No Aft-Sch Pgm, No PM Activities, No After School Events Southern Berkshire schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.
Williams College	Closed, Admin Offices & Children's Center closed

Additional:

Elder Services - Meals on Wheels home-delivered and congregate meals are cancelled today. The agency is closed. The agency is working remotely, so the staff can take phone calls if people need to reach the main office.

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