More Snow Expected for Midwest and Northeast

Wintry mix, snow accumulation forecast for several regions over the next week

Feb. 26, 2026 at 6:32pm

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Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the Southeast on Thursday, while a wintry mix is possible around Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in the evening. However, given temperatures are hovering around freezing, there could be snow mixing in with the rain but likely with no accumulation. On Friday, the snow will move into Montana from Canada and, on Saturday, more snow will be in a band from Montana to South Dakota to Iowa and into northern Illinois where 1 to 4 inches of snow will be possible. Chicago could get snow on Saturday in the afternoon until the late evening with an inch of two possible in the region as snow becomes widespread across northern Indiana, much of central and northern Ohio and southern Michigan.

Why it matters

This winter weather system is expected to bring significant snowfall to parts of the Midwest and Northeast, potentially causing travel disruptions and impacting daily life for residents in those regions.

The details

On Sunday morning, more snow will push through the Northeast but is expected to end midday or in the afternoon as accumulation totals could be up to 2 inches in some areas along the coast. Next week, snow could form over the Midwest from Iowa and Missouri through Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, before reaching the mid-Atlantic on Monday. There is also a chance for snow across the mid-Atlantic Monday with Washington D.C. and Baltimore possibly seeing a few inches of accumulating snow. Another system on Tuesday night and Wednesday could bring rain and snow to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, depending on temperatures.

  • On Thursday, showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the Southeast.
  • On Friday, the snow will move into Montana from Canada.
  • On Saturday, more snow will be in a band from Montana to South Dakota to Iowa and into northern Illinois where 1 to 4 inches of snow will be possible.
  • On Sunday morning, more snow will push through the Northeast but is expected to end midday or in the afternoon.
  • Next week, snow could form over the Midwest from Iowa and Missouri through Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, before reaching the mid-Atlantic on Monday.

The players

Washington, D.C.

The capital city of the United States, located in the mid-Atlantic region, which could see a few inches of accumulating snow on Monday.

Baltimore, Maryland

A major city in the mid-Atlantic region, located near Washington, D.C., which could also see a few inches of accumulating snow on Monday.

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The takeaway

This winter weather system is expected to bring significant snowfall to parts of the Midwest and Northeast over the next week, potentially causing travel disruptions and impacting daily life for residents in those regions. Residents should monitor weather forecasts and be prepared for potential snow accumulation and wintry conditions.