Potential Snowfall in the Northeast

This winter, major cities in the northeastern U.S. are experiencing a notable absence of snow. However, that might change this weekend as snow is expected to move in from the southeast.

On Saturday, light snow could start to accumulate across parts of the interior Northeast, especially from areas north and west of Washington, D.C., all the way up to Maine.

The FOX Prediction Center estimates that these regions might receive anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of snow, and possibly even more in localized spots.

Most of this snow is likely to settle on the western side of I-95, as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 30s, leading to a chance of rain as the day goes on.

By Sunday, an incoming low-pressure system—which is anticipated to bring snow to Georgia and the Southeast—will begin to track towards the Northeast. This could create conditions favorable for snow extending from the Mid-Atlantic all the way to New England.

Cities such as Philadelphia, Boston, and New York may see significant snowfall by Sunday afternoon.

Models from the FOX Prediction Center have indicated that this low-pressure system is moving closer to the East Coast than was initially predicted, which could enhance snowfall from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Maine.

It’s still too soon to determine the exact snowfall amounts in these areas, as stated by the FOX Prediction Center.

This system is expected to slow down a bit, with snow beginning to fall Saturday morning from Virginia through the tri-state area. Later, it will expand to Rhode Island and Massachusetts by the afternoon.

By Monday morning, as the system heads into Canadian waters, snowy conditions should start to accumulate.

This snowfall provides a glimmer of hope for the region to recover from a frustrating five-year stretch of below-average snow. Since 2021, Washington, D.C. has seen 25 inches less snow than average, while New York City is down nearly 70 inches. Boston has it even worse, sitting at a staggering 103 inches below average.