Meteorologists (Not Groundhog) Share Spring Forecast For Mid-Atlantic Region Meteorologists (Not Groundhog) Share Spring Forecast For Mid-Atlantic Region
Meteorologists (Not Groundhog) Share Spring Forecast For Mid-Atlantic Region Winter is sticking around, no matter what Punxsutawney Phil prognosticates on Feb. 2, AccuWeather meteorologists say.  The middle of January is the halfway point in meteorological winter. Still, meteorologists warn that despite warmer sunny days, outbreaks of cold air and waves of snow may make it feel like winter well into March for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the entire northeast.  Virginia on down the coast is a different story, and is expected to feel "more like spring," AccuWeather’s Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok says. But his team adds that many "Americans ma…
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region Just as a complex system that brought a mix of rain and sleet, and as much as a foot of snow or more in some spots moves east, the first projected snowfall totals have been released for a second storm on track for the Northeast midweek. It's due to arrive Wednesday, Jan. 25, and could deliver more snow across interior areas, but also perhaps even closer to the I-95 corridor, unlike the first storm this week, according to AccuWeather.com. The currently projected timing for the system has it moving from west to east starting in the middle of the afternoon on Wednesday, according to the&n…
Midweek Storm Will Be Second To Sweep Though Region This Week: Here's Latest On Both Midweek Storm Will Be Second To Sweep Though Region This Week: Here's Latest On Both
Midweek Storm Will Be Second To Sweep Though Region This Week: Here's Latest On Both Back-to-back storms will sweep through the region in the span of days, bringing separate rounds of rain, sleet, and snow. The first system is on track for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22 into Monday morning, Jan. 23. The second system of the week is due to arrive on Wednesday, Jan. 25. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Accumulating snowfall is expected in interior portions of the Northeast from both systems. Sunday will be cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature in the low 40s before the storm's arrival late in the afternoon. Most of the region will see rainfall (…
Snow Drought: Here Are Next Chances For White Stuff In Northeast Snow Drought: Here Are Next Chances For White Stuff In Northeast
Snow Drought: Here Are Next Chances For White Stuff In Northeast Pockets of light snow fell in parts of the region to start off the weekend on Saturday morning, Jan. 14. Some areas saw a light coating forming on the grass and reduced visibility on roadways. (See the first image above from the National Weather Service.) It was "nuisance" precipitation at most, but it's still worth noting during a winter marked by a lack of snowfall. So far this winter, most major cities in the Northeast have barely seen any accumulation at all.  In fact, New York City is on track to break a 50-year record for the most consecutive snowless days. It's now been 306 da…
Timing Shifts For Cross-Country Winter Storm On Track For Northeast Timing Shifts For Cross-Country Winter Storm On Track For Northeast
Timing Shifts For Cross-Country Winter Storm On Track For Northeast A quick-moving system brought light snow to parts of the region, leading to slippery conditions in spots just before daybreak on Monday, Jan. 9. With a stretch of dry days upcoming, attention is now turning to a coast-to-coast system that is now due to arrive in the Northeast earlier than originally expected, on Thursday, Jan. 12. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Mainly rain (shown in green) is expected in much of the region Thursday into Friday, Jan. 13 with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in some parts of northern New York and…
Two Inches Of Snow Possible 'If Everything Lines Up Just Right' In Northeast Two Inches Of Snow Possible 'If Everything Lines Up Just Right' In Northeast
Two Inches Of Snow Possible 'If Everything Lines Up Just Right' In Northeast If everything lines up just right this weekend, parts of the Northeast could get up to two inches of snow, the National Weather Service says. More likely than not, though, those areas will see just a light coating, "if that," the NWS said. Good morning! If you're hoping for snow, this is the best we can do for now. A weak system will pass to our south Sunday... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, January 6, 2023 Temps on Saturday, Jan. 7 will be in the mid-40s with a low of 29, and on Sunday, the high will be 42 with a low of 32. A map from AccuWe…
'Winter Isn't Canceled': Big Weather Change Ahead For Northeast, Forecasters Say 'Winter Isn't Canceled': Big Weather Change Ahead For Northeast, Forecasters Say
'Winter Isn't Canceled': Big Weather Change Ahead For Northeast, Forecasters Say The unseasonably warm weather that the Northeast has been experiencing isn't here to stay. Or as Jersey Shore meteorologist Steve DiMartino put it: "Winter isn't canceled." The winter warmup isn't unusual, DiMartino said, noting weather typically swings from one extreme to the other. And a colder weather is on the horizon, according to AccuWeather. While temps have stayed mostly in the 50s since the frigid Christmas weekend, they're bound to take a dip back into the 40s for the second week of January, the outlet says. Hopefully you enjoyed the last day of the mild temperatures before…
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming A potent pre-Christmas storm packed with damaging wind gusts that will bring a mix of heavy rain, sleet, and snow to the region will be followed by a rapid freeze as temperatures plummet. The time frame for the storm is from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22 to Friday evening, Dec. 23. With blizzard-like conditions in much of the Midwest, more than 1,000 flights have been canceled as of early Thursday morning. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weathe…
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will be the main threat in this region for a potent pre-Christmas storm accompanied by a cold front that will sweep through the Northeast and result in a dramatic drop in temperatures. The time frame for the storm is a period of approximately 24 hours from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Heavy downpours could also lead to poor travel conditions, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Dec. 21. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. Millions…
White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region
White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region Dreaming of a White Christmas? You may just get your wish thanks to a new storm system on track for the Northeast just before Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25, according to the National Weather Service. "The potential blockbuster system will coincide with a massive outbreak of Arctic air that will send temperatures to bone-chilling levels through the holiday weekend," according to AccuWeather.com, "and could be one of the most intense and prolonged periods of frigid air in decades during Christmastime." According to the current projected track and timing, the system is due to arrive o…
Icy Mix On Track To Slam Region Later This Week Icy Mix On Track To Slam Region Later This Week
Icy Mix On Track To Slam Region Later This Week Just as a storm bringing snowfall to parts of the Northeast has winded down, a new system on track for later in the week is expected to bring another round of wintry weather to the region. While there's still uncertainty surrounding the track and strength of the new system on track for later in the week, forecasters are predicting an icy mix for most of the region Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16. Areas expected to get just that are most of Pennsylvania, North Jersey, Washington DC, northern Maryland and northwest Virginia, according to AccuWeather.com. Skies will gradually…
Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas
Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas A storm system on track for the Northeast has the potential to bring accumulating snowfall to parts of the region and a mix of rain and snow in areas farther south. The system is on track for Sunday, Dec. 11, according to the National Weather Service. For a look at areas where a mix of rain and snow is possible (shown in pink) and areas where there could be intermittent snow (in blue), see the image above from AccuWeather.com. The storm "could bring a couple of inches of snow to parts of upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said. The d…