Northeast Braces for More Snow After Taste of Spring

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After a brief taste of spring temperatures in the Northeast, the region is set to experience another round of wintry weather, with snow, cold air, and the potential for severe storms expected over the next several days.

Why it matters

The back-and-forth between winter and spring weather is a common occurrence in the Northeast, but the rapid shifts can be disruptive, impacting travel, outdoor activities, and even power outages in some cases. This latest weather pattern highlights the unpredictability of the region's climate as it transitions into the warmer months.

The details

A clipper system is expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow to the interior Northeast and New England late Friday into early Saturday, with Winter Weather Advisories in effect. Meanwhile, the Interstate 95 corridor could see temperatures climb into the 60s on Saturday and potentially reach the low 80s in Washington, D.C. on Sunday. However, the warm spell will be short-lived, as a sprawling storm system is forecast to bring rain and the possibility of icing to the region by Sunday night, with colder air moving in on Monday.

• Late Friday into early Saturday, 2-4 inches of snow expected in the interior Northeast and New England.
• Saturday, temperatures could reach the mid-50s along the I-95 corridor.
• Sunday, temperatures may climb to the low 80s in Washington, D.C.
• Sunday night, rain and the possibility of icing expected to reach the I-95 corridor.
• Monday, highs in New York City may only reach the mid-40s as colder air moves in.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The weather patterns in the Northeast are expected to continue evolving over the next week, with the potential for a split in the polar vortex bringing even colder air to the region by late next week.