Winter Storm Update

Just days after Winter Storm Hernando, also referred to as Blizzard ’26, caused significant disruptions across the Northeast, the region bracing for more snowfall. Additional snow is anticipated later in the week, which could elevate already historic snowfall totals.

This past Sunday, major cities experienced considerable snow accumulation, with New York City receiving around 20 inches and Boston hitting record levels of about 17 inches. Providence, Rhode Island, saw an astonishing 38 inches.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings as one or possibly two more snow events are expected through the week. The first snowfall is forecasted to start on Tuesday afternoon as a clipper system moves from southern Canada through the Great Lakes into the Northeast.

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will likely be the first area to see snow, although these fast-moving systems generally result in quick snowfall within just a few hours.

The weather pattern is projected to reach the Northeast by Wednesday morning, affecting states like New York, Pennsylvania, and regions of New England.

Light snowfall is expected, but while total accumulations may not match those of Blizzard ’26, the upcoming storm should still contribute to significant seasonal totals. According to forecasts, northern New England could receive 1 to 3 inches, and northern Michigan might see about 3 to 5 inches.

As for the second wave of snowfall, current models suggest that its impacts may lessen. By Thursday afternoon, a low-pressure system should shift east from the Central Plains.

This system is predicted to track further south, possibly bringing lighter snow and rain to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

As we await the new snow, many cities have already exceeded average seasonal totals. For instance, Boston now sits about 10 inches above average following the earlier winter storm.