Just when it seemed spring was on its way, winter has made a comeback.
A quick-moving clipper system is making its way across the Northeast, with reports of snowfall already emerging in parts of upstate New York by Monday morning, along with light snow expected in major cities.
Snow has begun to fall in Syracuse, New York, while cities like Boston and Burlington, Vermont, might see snow carry into Tuesday.
This late-season clipper reinforces the notion that the brutal winter of 2025-2026 isn’t quite done yet.
With record-breaking snow totals, regions have been buried under feet of snow, causing major disruptions and leaving communities to dig out for days.
This winter has been a historic one for many, as a series of strong storms have maintained a stronghold over the Northeast throughout the season.
Additionally, light snow and below-average temperatures are anticipated from Monday through Wednesday, stretching from the Great Lakes to New England.
The FOX Prediction Center indicated that a cold front is bringing colder air back to the region, including the mid-Atlantic.
“While not unseasonably cold for this period, Monday’s temperatures will be near average, with highs in the 40s to 50s,” the researchers observed.
As this unfolds, a low-pressure area is entering the Great Lakes, drawing in enough moisture to create light snowfall.
Snowfall overall is likely to remain light, but accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible, particularly near the Great Lakes and in the Adirondack Mountains.
Cities likely to see snow include Buffalo and Syracuse, which could receive around 1-3 inches, while Burlington may see about an inch. Albany might get a few flakes, and both Boston and New York City are also in the mix.
The FOX Prediction Center notes that most of these areas typically see their final measurable snow by early to mid-April.
The late snow is something to take note of, but the cooler air is set to influence a wider range.
After a stretch of record warmth, temperatures are projected to dip 10 to 20 degrees below normal from Monday through Wednesday.
Wednesday could turn out to be the coldest day, with wind chills in the 20s for many inland regions of the Northeast.
Temperatures are expected to bounce back and return to near seasonal averages by Thursday.
