The East Coast is in for an early arrival of a massive, fast-moving storm system that will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain.
According to the National Weather Service, the Northeast can expect the system to arrive overnight on Thursday, January 30th and continue into Friday, January 31st.
“This storm will bring a large area of precipitation to the Northeast Thursday night through Friday, falling mainly as rain in most places,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Nick Arman said. “However, as precipitation moves in during the early morning hours of Friday, areas in Pennsylvania and New York with subfreezing temperatures will see potential ice accumulations from freezing rain, mainly during the predawn hours.”
Some areas in upstate New York and northern New England are expected to receive up to half a foot of snowfall. Meanwhile, other regions shown in the lightest shade of blue in the second image above can expect an accumulation of 1 to 3 inches of snow.
“Even if the air temperature remains just above freezing, ground temperatures can be a few degrees lower, particularly in areas where snow has persisted, leading to precipitation freezing on some surfaces,” AccuWeather notes. “Roads that remain heavily salted should face minimal issues with slick conditions, but bridges, overpasses and typically shaded areas will be the most vulnerable.”
Saturday, Feb. 1 is expected to have sunny skies and temperatures that are typical for this time of year.
