Wintry Conditions the Story for the Upper Midwest and Northeast

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