Snow Squalls a High Possibility for the Northeast on Thursday

The major metro areas of the populated Interstate 95 corridor are going to be under the threat of potentially dangerous snow squalls on Thursday. Here is a look at who should be prepared for the sudden bursts of snow.

Snow Showers and Snow Squalls on Tap Thursday for the Northeast

Forecasters are warning that snow showers and squalls are going to be a hindrance for travel across many large cities in the Northeast, including Washington, D.C,, Philadelphia, and New York City. The mass of Arctic air that is sending the temperatures tumbling across the Midwest and the Great Lakes will reach the Northeast on Thursday, supporting the development of snow across the region.

The snow line may reach as far south as the mid-Atlantic and as far north as the southwestern corner of New England. The chance of snow will also still linger across the Upper Midwest and the Great Lakes region on Thursday as the wintry precipitation continues to track to the east.

It could be a messy morning commute for residents of the nation's capital and up into New York City. For instance, New York City is forecast to see the chance of rain or a wet snow shower early in the day. The mercury will eventually climb to about 42 degrees for a high in the Big Apple before falling to the freezing mark overnight. The existing moisture on the roads could freeze after the sun goes down.

The problem with the timing of this precipitation is that it will hit when the most volume of vehicles are on the road. This timing will raise the risk of multi-vehicle accidents should the conditions deteriorate.

The highest chance of snow squalls will hit southwestern New England by noon. Cities such as Hartford and Providence will be under the gun for sudden snow showers at this time. This will also be the case to the north in Boston. This part of Massachusetts is also under a gale warning through early Friday.