A new winter storm is set to move through the Northeast over the weekend, bringing with it snowfall that is expected to cover a wider area than initially forecasted.
According to the National Weather Service, the system is anticipated to reach our area in the early afternoon on Saturday, February 15th. The precipitation is expected to persist throughout the night and into Sunday, February 16th.
Rain, snow, and ice are expected to occur in New York City, northern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and New England. According to AccuWeather, the areas from Washington, DC to Philadelphia will predominantly experience rain.
Sunday will see temperatures soaring well into the 40s, even in the northernmost areas, resulting in a transition from snow to rain for precipitation.
AccuWeather has just released its latest snowfall predictions, revealing that areas farther south, such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania, can expect accumulating snow. This updated forecast comes as a revision from the original one. Take a look at the first image above to see the revised snowfall predictions.
Projected Snowfall:
The expected snowfall amounts for the upcoming winter season.
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- 1 to 3 inches – Lightest shade of blue
- 3 to 6 inches – Medium shade of blue
- 6 to 12 inches – Darkest shade of blue
Valentine’s Day will bring a much-needed break from the weekend system and a midweek storm that is expected to move away from the East Coast on Thursday. The weather on Friday, Feb. 14 will be delightful, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures that are typical for this time of year. This will be a perfect prelude to the arrival of the next storm.
Another winter storm is on the horizon, adding to the active February pattern. Stay tuned for more updates on the potential storm in the middle of next week. Check out the second image above for more details.
“There’s probably going to be a major storm next week, due to a strong injection of Arctic air over the northern Plains,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said, “The question is does that storm try to track up along the Atlantic coast or head more to the east, across the Southern states and then out to sea.”
