Snowfall will begin in the central Appalachians and parts of Virginia Saturday night, Jan. 18, before spreading into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to the National Weather Service.
"There is some data that suggests the storm could strengthen fast enough to be dubbed a bomb cyclone," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines.
A bomb cyclone is a storm that rapidly intensifies and experiences a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure. The "bomb" part of the term refers to the explosive development of the storm.
Winter storm warnings and watches have been issued by the National Weather Service for locations throughout the Northeast.
Latest Snowfall Projections
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Northeast: A widespread 3 to 6 inches expected across northern New Jersey, southeastern New York, and much of central and eastern New England, with some locations, including in northern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, upstate New York, and northern New England now predicted to get between 6 inches and a foot of accumulation.
Mid-Atlantic: 2-4 inches forecast for cities like Philadelphia and Washington, DC, with some areas near and northwest of the I-95 corridor seeing up to 6 inches.
Appalachians: Heavier snow, up to 6 inches, likely in the mountains of eastern West Virginia and far western Maryland.
"We are very confident that snowfall amounts will tend to ramp up from southwest to northeast in the region with the greatest amounts likely in New England," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said.
Timing, Track
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Saturday Night: Snow begins in the central Appalachians and Virginia.
Sunday Morning: Snow spreads into the mid-Atlantic, including Baltimore and Washington, DC, before moving north into Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Sunday Afternoon/Evening: Snow arrives in New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, much of upstate New York, and New England.
The storm will produce wet, heavy snow, making it harder to shovel. Snowfall in urban areas like New York City and Boston will start later in the day Sunday and taper off Sunday night as the system moves out quickly.
Due to the cold and blustery conditions forecast for Monday, Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, DC, has been moved indoors. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected, with highs in the low-20s and wind chills making it feel even colder.
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