The Northeast is preparing for the coldest air of the season, expected to hit this weekend. A winter storm is forecasted to bring accumulating snow, along with frigid temperatures across the region.
Snowfall and Cold Temperatures Expected
This weekend will mark a notable drop in temperatures in the Northeast. A significant winter storm will sweep through and deliver snow to several areas. On Friday morning, snow showers are likely in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, with accumulations ranging from a dusting to two inches.
Details of Snowfall Through the Region
- Friday Afternoon: Snow expected from eastern Kentucky to western Pennsylvania.
- Friday Evening: Scattered snow will blanket Appalachia, including parts of upstate New York.
- Saturday: Snowfall will extend across New England, particularly north of New York City, with New York City possibly seeing light flurries.
- Boston may receive one to two inches, while parts of the eastern I-90 corridor, such as Syracuse and Buffalo, could get between two to four inches.
Frigid Temperatures and Wind Chills
This winter storm is expected to be accompanied by extreme cold. Wind chills could drop to significant lows, reaching as low as 30 degrees below zero in the hardest-hit regions.
- Extreme cold watch in effect from Friday night to Sunday morning.
- Areas like Lake Placid and Saranac Lake may see wind chills as low as -35 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially causing frostbite in under 10 minutes.
- New York City is predicted to experience highs in the 20s on Saturday and teens on Sunday, with lows dropping into the single digits.
Gusty winds will exacerbate the cold. Saturday’s gusts could reach 50 mph, while Sunday may see gusts up to 30 mph. Consequently, wind chills in New York City could fall to -15 degrees on Sunday morning. Other cities, like Boston and Buffalo, might feel wind chills in the negative teens and single digits.
Upcoming Changes in Weather
Just as this intense cold settles in, a shift in weather patterns is anticipated next week. Average to slightly above-average temperatures may return to the East by mid to late week, offering relief from the recent brutal cold.
