Chris Bouzakis

Morning Meteorologist at WWLP-TV (Chicopee, MA)

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Major factors that cause allergy season in Massachusetts

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – While there has been some snow here in western Massachusetts, it’s not the only thing flying around. Tree pollen is becoming a problem for those with allergies. Tree pollen is at its worst in April and May as the trees start to bloom with more sunlight and warmer weather. As of now, tree pollen is high, and if you have allergies, you may be noticing them. When it comes to allergy season, major factors that can spread pollen or make it worse are windy and dry conditions.
A look at biggest April snow storms in Massachusetts as more is on the way

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Temperatures have been feeling more like March the past few days, and some spots could see a little snow Thursday night. It is not unusual to have snow in April in western Massachusetts. Looking back at records starting in 1945 at Westover Air Base, the top five April snowfall totals are:April 6, 1982 – 13.4″April 1, 1997 – 10″April 10, 1996 – 5.7″April 8, 1956 – 4.6″April 4, 2016 – 4″The average snowfall for April at Westover Airbase is 1.6 inches.
April showers brings more chances of rain this week

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – April has been off to a wet and cool start, and so far, above average when it comes to the season to date rainfall in western Massachusetts. This spring, it has been an above average trend with over 4 inches of rain in the month of March alone. April can be one of the wettest months of the year, with an average of 3.7 inches, and in just 8 days into the month, it is already around one inch.
Wind Advisory issued for western Massachusetts for gusts up to 50MPH possible

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Emma McCorkindale |Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Wind Advisory is in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday for all of western Massachusetts. Gusts to 50mph are possible. Some icy surfaces are possible Tuesday morning. Give yourself a few extra minutes for the morning commute. The wind will start to pick up mid-morning. Our peak gusts over 40mph will be in the mid-afternoon. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 40s. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds with the chance for a few passing flurries.
Dense Fog Advisory issued for western Massachusetts

3 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Emma McCorkindale |Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties until 9am Monday morning. Monday will be a mostly cloudy and warmer day with scattered showers. Highs will be in the low to mid 60s. It will also become breezy. On Monday night, rain that could be moderate to heavy at times with the chance of thunder. Most of the rain falls before midnight. Lows will be in the upper 30s and low 40s.
Winter Weather Advisory issued in Berkshire County for snow, ice, and rain

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Emma McCorkindale |Chris Bouzakis

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What spring equinox means for temperatures in Massachusetts

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It is officially the first day of spring as the vernal equinox began at 5:01 a.m. on Thursday. The first day of spring is also called the spring equinox or vernal equinox. This occurs when the earth tilts on its axis and begins to be tilted more to the sun allowing for the stronger rays of the sun to move north of the equator and the day marks equal daytime and nighttime. The spring equinox eventually gives us longer days and warmer temperatures.
March weather outlook for Massachusetts from NOAA

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Temperatures have been very spring-like here in western Massachusetts and the spring season is just 2 days away. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the new 8-14 day temperature and precipitation outlook for the United States heading into the start of the spring season. In the Northeast, NOAA is calling for slightly above-average temperatures over the next two weeks with slightly cooler temperatures in the Midwest.
Spring temps arrive early in western Massachusetts

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) -The first day of spring is still six days away, but spring-like temperatures are already here with many getting into the 50s on Friday. Temperatures have been in the 50s and 60s the past week with that continuing into next week as well. While spring doesn’t start until March 20, the spring temperatures are getting a head start. According to Climate Central, between 1970 and 2024, Springfield, Massachusetts has seen the springtime average high temperature rise by 1.7 degrees.
Spring temps arrive early in western Massachusetts

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Chris Bouzakis

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) -The first day of spring is still six days away, but spring-like temperatures are already here with many getting into the 50s on Friday. Temperatures have been in the 50s and 60s the past week with that continuing into next week as well. While spring doesn’t start until March 20, the spring temperatures are getting a head start. According to Climate Central, between 1970 and 2024, Springfield, Massachusetts has seen the springtime average high temperature rise by 1.7 degrees.