A developing storm system is poised to disrupt the Northeast this week, bringing a sharp shift from unseasonably mild January weather to colder, more hazardous conditions.
Forecasters say the system will move through the region from Tuesday through Thursday, affecting millions across the Mid-Atlantic and New England with rain, snow, gusty winds, and rapidly changing travel conditions.
Storm bearing down on New York
The storm represents a significant pattern change after a brief warm spell. Ahead of the system, southerly winds on Tuesday are expected to push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the New York and New Jersey area..
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Highs are expected to climb into the 40s and 50s across much of the Northeast, including parts of New England. That warmth will be short-lived.
As the storm advances eastward on Wednesday, widespread rain is forecast to overspread the region before colder air moves in behind it, causing rain to transition to snow in many areas.
The changeover could be abrupt, increasing the risk of slick roads, reduced visibility, and travel disruptions. While snowfall totals remain uncertain, periods of moderate snow are possible, particularly Wednesday night into early Thursday.
Where will the storm hit in the Northeast and New York?
The system is expected to impact a broad swath of the Northeast, including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Rain is most likely across the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England at the onset…