The Northeast is preparing for another round of winter weather this weekend, just days after a quick-hitting storm brought snow and ice to the region. AccuWeather forecasters predict plowable snow, potentially damaging ice, and widespread travel disruptions.
While this weekend’s storm will follow a similar track to the midweek system, colder air in place will lead to a more significant snowfall across a wider area, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger.
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A swath of 6 inches or more of snow is expected along the I-90 corridor, with the heaviest accumulations likely falling within a 6- to 12-hour period from Saturday night to Sunday morning. AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson noted the storm’s initial development over the northern Plains and Great Lakes, bringing significant snow to areas like Green Bay, Wisconsin, before targeting the Northeast. Similar accumulations are expected around Boston as the heavy snow band shifts into New York state and New England Saturday night and Sunday morning.
The New York City area is also bracing for snow, with accumulations of 1-3 inches possible before a transition to sleet and freezing rain. Snowfall in the city is expected to last longer than the previous storm. Some areas of New York state, particularly the Hudson Valley, and southeastern New England could see snow totals approaching the AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 18 inches.
While the snow is expected to be light and fluffy, reducing the strain on trees and power lines, localized power outages remain a possibility in areas of heavy accumulation.
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Ice Storm Warning for Central Appalachians
South of the snow zone, an ice storm is predicted to impact the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, and the mid-Atlantic through Saturday night. The most significant icing risk is focused on eastern West Virginia, far northwestern Virginia, Maryland, and south-central Pennsylvania, where ice accumulations exceeding 0.25 of an inch are possible. This level of icing can lead to downed trees and power outages, especially in areas where trees were already weakened by the previous storm.
AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson warned that ice accumulation can make roads slick and cause tree branches and power lines to sag and snap, leading to travel delays and power outages. Roads may be blocked by fallen debris.
The I-95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia will likely avoid significant snow and ice, but a brief period of snow, sleet, and freezing rain could create slippery conditions through Saturday evening. Road conditions are expected to improve as temperatures rise on Sunday morning.
A brief respite from the stormy weather is expected Sunday afternoon through Monday, but AccuWeather forecasters warn that more winter storms are likely to impact the Northeast through mid-February.
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