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Another Winter Storm Targets Midwest, Northeast After Blizzard
Possible snow, sleet, and freezing rain could impact cities still recovering from last week's historic blizzard.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Just one week after a historic blizzard pummeled the Midwest and Northeast, another winter storm is expected to bring significant snow and ice to the region. The storm is set to develop on Sunday, with the potential for heavy snowfall from the Mississippi Valley through the Great Lakes and into the Northeast. South of the snow, the risk for ice is highest along the I-70 corridor.
Why it matters
The back-to-back winter storms could further disrupt recovery efforts in cities that were hit hard by last week's record-breaking blizzard, which brought widespread power outages, transportation issues, and other challenges. The timing of this new system, just days after the previous storm, raises concerns about the region's ability to fully bounce back.
The details
According to the FOX Forecast Center, the new storm will begin on Sunday as a weak disturbance emerges from the Rockies. Southerly winds will funnel warmer, moisture-rich air northward, where it will ride up over the cold air already in place, allowing for the development of precipitation. This could fall as snow, sleet, freezing rain, or plain rain, depending on the depth of the cold air. The snow is expected to span from the Mississippi Valley through the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, impacting cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Providence, and Boston.
- The setup for the storm begins on Saturday, when a shot of cold air settles across the northern third of the country.
- By Sunday, the weak disturbance from the Rockies will increase southerly winds, allowing for the development of precipitation.
The players
FOX Forecast Center
The weather forecasting division of FOX Weather, providing analysis and predictions for the upcoming winter storm.
What they’re saying
“The magnitude of the impacts of the storm still remains unclear.”
— FOX Forecast Center (foxweather.com)
“If more energy transfers from the trough and closed low, there will be a more significant risk for major winter precipitation.”
— FOX Forecast Center (foxweather.com)
“However, if the jet stream dip over the Northeast holds stronger and less Pacific energy and moisture moves eastward, then the storm will be less impactful.”
— FOX Forecast Center (foxweather.com)
What’s next
The FOX Forecast Center says that the details of the storm's impacts will be worked out in the coming days, but the chance of an impactful storm is far from minimal. They advise residents to stay tuned for further updates as the system continues to develop.
The takeaway
This new winter storm, coming just days after the historic blizzard, raises concerns about the region's ability to fully recover and prepare for additional winter weather challenges. The potential for significant snow and ice could further disrupt transportation, power, and other critical infrastructure, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and preparedness in the face of these back-to-back weather events.
