Northeast Braces for Wintry Mix Despite Warmer Temps

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A storm is set to bring snow and a wet wintry mix to parts of the Northeast from Sunday night into Monday, according to AccuWeather forecasts. The storm comes despite temperatures being significantly higher than recent weeks after extreme Arctic cold extended all the way into Florida, with six states expected to see winter weather impacts: West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Why it matters

The storm could impact travel along the I-95 corridor, with the potential for slippery, slushy road conditions if snow falls heavily for a period of time. However, this storm is not expected to be as severe as the major winter storm that hit the region in late January.

The details

A pocket of dry, chilly air will be in place from Saturday night to Sunday, which may limit how far north the southern storm with drenching rain can move. However, the storm is expected to reach far enough north to bring a mixture of snow and rain to portions of West Virginia, Maryland, northern Virginia, and southern Pennsylvania. Mostly snow is forecast for eastern Pennsylvania, northern and central New Jersey, and coastal areas of New York, with parts of southeastern New England impacted as well. A narrow strip of 1-3 inches is possible, especially on grassy and elevated surfaces, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax of 7 inches in the hardest-hit areas.

• The storm is expected to reach the region from Sunday night into Monday.
• A separate patch of light snow and flurries will occur well to the north of the southern storm from late Sunday to early Monday, affecting the St. Lawrence Valley, along with the Adirondacks and northern New England.

What’s next

Beyond Monday, a new surge of Pacific air will move into the Northeast with perhaps some of the highest temperatures of the year ahead.