Could western Massachusetts see its first snow soon?

We'll see here as those temperatures are dropping. Many of us are wondering when we're going to see those first flurries. We heard a little bit of chatter about that already and across western Massachusetts and New England. That timing can vary quite a bit. 22 News Storm Team meteorologist Alexa Bianco is live to explain why. Yes, our first snowfall doesn't follow a set schedule. where you live and whether you're where you're talking about in flakes really varies in the place you are. Let's take a look at that. New England has seen everything from snow in October to years when the first measurable snowfall holds off until much later. Higher elevations, including the Berkshires, often get an earlier taste of winter. Meanwhile, lower elevations and coastal communities can stay warm enough for rain. Getting snow takes more than a chilly morning. Cold air and moisture have to come together at the right time. Especially in the Berkshires, Berkshires are usually around early November. They can even start to see their first flurries. As soon as early October, mid-October. For the valley, it's usually late November. For the Berkshires, it's usually early to mid-November. Sometimes in some years, it's been as late as mid to late December. You have heard correctly that some areas could see some flakes in the coming days, but not so much in the valley. We're pretty confident that no matter what, it'll be pretty much rain, a cold rain for the valley. But for the Berkshires, there is the chance still there for maybe some wet snowflakes to mix in. Or maybe a bit some freezing rain or some sleet, some of the higher terrain for the snow lovers out there. Some parts of northern New England, especially in higher elevations, could possibly see some measurable snow like the Green Mountains in Vermont and the White Mountains in New Hampshire.