Snow, 'Freezing Drizzle' Forecast for Berkshires

Staff Reports 11:15AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The day before the day before Christmas is shaping up to be a messy mix of rain and snow.

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Albany, N.Y., through 7 a.m. on Wednesday for Berkshire County, and eastern Rensselaer County in New York.

Patchy snowfall was expected to begin Tuesday morning over the region and through the afternoon, before turning to freezing drizzle in the evening. The region could see total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches of snow and a glaze of ice.

WTEN Channel 10 in Albany has North County and Southern Vermont getting up to 6 inches.

Heavier snow is forecast beginning after midnight along with gusty northwesterly winds. According to NWS, "The combination of gusty winds and falling snow will likely reduce visibility and lead to difficult travel."

Christmas Eve will be cold and breezy and Christmas Day cloudy with highs in the upper 30s, but turning frostier in the evening. Friday will be in the 20s with a chance of snow.

Most schools are either already out this week for the holiday vacation or have half-days Tuesday or Wednesday.

For those hitting the road for holiday destinations, the state Department of Transportation is cautioning drivers to allow for extra time for travel and to check forecasts for their routes, and if possible, consider using public transportation in place of a personal vehicle.

MassDOT crews will be pretreating roadways as needed in advance of snow accumulation or freezing rain and deploying snow removal crews and equipment as necessary when needed.

"MassDOT will have crews ready across the state to respond as needed," said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. "Since both commuter and holiday travelers will be on the road when the weather is expected to hit the state's roadways, we’re asking the public to both allow extra time and be extra patient as some drivers may be unfamiliar with the area they are traveling."

A busy week in New England begins with a hit of snow today, with 6-10" possible in Maine's Midcoast region. More systems will likely follow this weekend.Christmas is still shaping up to be nice and quiet. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx Details: newenglandstormcenter.substack.com/p/busy-week-...

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— New England Storm Center (@nestormcenter.bsky.social) December 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM

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North Adams Housing Authority Director Steps Down

Staff Reports09:16AM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Hohn, the longtime executive director of the North Adams Housing Authority (NAHA), has stepped down after 24 years with the agency.

The Berkshire Eagle reported that Hohn resigned from her position on Thursday. The NAHA Board of Commissioners is currently developing a transition plan.

Her resignation follows rising tension between Hohn and the tenants association. Residents—particularly at the Spring and Ashland Park apartments—have raised specific concerns regarding building security, drug activity, and trespassers.

This summer, Tenants Association President Corey Fortin posted a video on social media demonstrating that door alarms in some of the buildings were not functioning.

Shortly after the video was posted, the tenants association's office was locked. Members alleged Hohn locked the space in retaliation, while Hohn maintained it was a matter of tenant safety. Hohn also stated that NAHA does not officially recognize the association because it has yet to go through official channels for certification—a claim the tenants association disputes.

The dispute culminated in plans for a formal grievance hearing between Hohn and the association. Both sides agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 3, but the hearing had not yet been scheduled at the time of her resignation.
During her tenure as director, Hohn oversaw significant changes at NAHA, including expansion and the dissolution of Housing Opportunities Incorporated, a program founded over 30 years ago to assist first-time homebuyers. Most recently, she led efforts to transition NAHA properties from traditional public housing models to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. She also directed the rebuilding of a Greylock Valley Apartments building after it was severely damaged by a fire.

The NAHA Board of Commissioners meets monthly, typically on Mondays.

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