As cleanup continues across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, forecasters are already tracking another potential winter storm for the weekend.
Is it supposed to snow this weekend?
Forecast models and guidance from the National Weather Service show a strong coastal low-pressure system may develop off the Southeast coast this weekend and move northward along the East Coast.
With very cold air already in place across the Northeast, forecasters say the setup supports the potential for widespread winter precipitation, including snow, across parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New winter storm coming
The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center says confidence has increased that parts of the immediate East Coast could see impactful snow and wind, though the exact placement of the heaviest impacts is still being refined. If the storm tracks close enough to the coast, it could also produce strong, gusty winds, especially along coastal areas.
Forecasters stress that key details remain uncertain, including the exact track and strength of the storm. Small shifts in the storm’s path could significantly change where snow falls, how much accumulates, and whether some areas see rain or a mix instead…