Northeast Braces for Potential Blockbuster Nor'easter Snowstorm

Forecasters warn 'all scenarios on the table' as storm system approaches

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston metro areas are bracing for a potentially powerful nor'easter this weekend that could dump significant snow for millions across the Interstate 95 corridor, as several AI forecast models are signaling a powerful snow event Sunday night into Monday. However, much of the forecast remains uncertain, with forecasters warning that 'all scenarios remain on the table, from a complete miss that tracks out to sea, to a major Nor'easter'.

Why it matters

The Northeast has already seen significant snowfall this winter, with many cities still having snow on the ground from a historic storm in January. A major nor'easter could bring additional disruption and challenges for residents and businesses in the region.

The details

Forecasters are tracking a storm system that is moving along the coast of British Columbia in Canada and will eject into the Lower 48 sometime Thursday night. This system is expected to track offshore and potentially become a powerful coastal storm sometime Sunday. While both traditional computer and AI forecast models indicate that a coastal system will develop, there is no consensus on where or how strong that system will be. A number of factors would need to align to produce blockbuster impacts, including a slow and precise track along the northeast coast and enough cold air from Canada.

  • The storm system is expected to move into the Northeast sometime Thursday night.
  • The potential nor'easter is forecast to impact the region Sunday night into Monday.

The players

FOX Forecast Center

The weather forecasting team at FOX News that is tracking the potential nor'easter.

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What they’re saying

“While some snow appears to be the most likely outcome, all scenarios remain on the table, from a complete miss that tracks out to sea, to a major Nor'easter.”

— FOX Forecast Center (FOX Weather)

What’s next

The forecast for the potential nor'easter will come into better focus as the weekend approaches.

The takeaway

This potential storm highlights the ongoing challenges the Northeast faces this winter, with residents and businesses bracing for the possibility of another significant weather event that could bring disruption and difficulties to the region.