Several Storms Will Translate to Winter Weather for Northeast and Beyond

A handful of storms are forecast to march across the Midwest and the Northeast in the coming days, creating multiple rounds of wintry precipitation for the balance of the week. Some of the snow may reach the busy Interstate 95 corridor. Read on for what you need to know about this active winter weather pattern.

Parade of Storms Pushing Across the Northern U.S. Packing Wintry Weather Impacts

The week heading into Christmas may be a dicey one for travelers and shoppers thanks to a series of storms across the northern half of the country. The Midwest and the Northeast will see a few different weather makers that could create hazardous conditions at times.

The wintry edges of the first storm will bring the chances of ice and snow for the central and interior Northeast while the caboose of this train is expected to reach parts of Interstate 95 by Friday evening. A third storm could also form in the Atlantic and move into the Northeast at the end of the week to amplify the impacts of the system that is sandwiched in the middle.

The first system is forecast to deliver snow and a wintry mix to the northern parts of Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and up into northern New England on Wednesday. The bulk of the region will likely just see about an inch of wet snow. However, widespread snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible for the higher terrains and the extreme northern flank of the storm. This is the same storm that also triggered snow flurries for parts of the northern and central Plains on Tuesday.

For instance, Saginaw, Michigan will see the chance of snow increase on Wednesday morning. It will be a chilly day with highs that hover in the mid 30s and lows that drop to about 25 degrees. Winds out of the west at 10 to 15 mph may make it feel chillier at times.

The Adirondacks, Green Mountains, and White Mountains are expecting about 3 to 6 inches of snow out of this midweek system. This is welcome news for holiday travelers heading up to the ski resorts in this area of New England.

Rain on the Southern Flank of the Storm

Moving farther to the south, warmer temperatures will keep the moisture falling as rain in a zone from northeastern Texas and northern Louisiana and up into southern and central areas of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Rain will also be the story for a large part of New Jersey, southeastern New York, and the southern tier of New England.

A number of major metropolitan areas will see a soggy middle of the week due to this storm. This includes New York City, Boston, Pittsburgh, Little Rock, and St. Louis. This area should prepare for rainfall amounts of 0.50 of an inch to 1 inch with locally higher amounts possible.

Focusing on New York City, the metro area will see the rain pick up during the afternoon and evening hours. About a quarter of an inch of rain is in the forecast for the Big Apple during this time. Highs will manage to make it up into the low 50s before falling to the 40-degree mark overnight.

The highest amount of widespread rain will fall late Wednesday, translating to a wet evening commute. Motorists should be aware of the potential of ponding on roadways and poor visibility. While the rain will be disruptive for motorists, it will be beneficial for the areas still dealing with long-term drought.

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