Cities from New York to Boston could see freezing precipitation in the final weekend before Christmas. That's because an upcoming weather system could make travel on Interstate 95 slippery during what is estimated to be one of the busiest periods during the final weekend before Christmas. That year.
The remnants of a fast-moving weather system from Canada known as the Alberta Clipper will move into the Northeast by Friday afternoon, bringing some of the ingredients needed for measurable snowfall.
Meanwhile, a coastal low off the East Coast brings additional energy off the coast of the Carolinas.
Depending on how these two systems interact, some people can be affected by more or less snowfall.
According to FOX Weather meteorologist Jordan Overton, the amount of snow that could fall along the I-95 corridor from this event is likely as much as 3 inches, but could be much less. That's what it means.
“Sometimes you have something called East Coast energy transfer, where you get energy from the clipper system, and as this thing rolls up the coastline, it's about to be absorbed into this East Coast storm,” FOX Weather meteorologist Michael Estime said.
If snow does accumulate, there is a chance for snow to fall from Friday into Saturday night, when temperatures are at their coldest.
Boston, Providence, Rhode Island, and Bridgeport, Connecticut could see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while New York City is unlikely to see any snow.
However, there is still no chance of snow in the Big Apple.
FOX Weather meteorologist Jane Minnaar explained that the amount of snow New York receives depends on three factors:
“If you're going to install a system like this on the I-95 corridor, timing is everything. How much moisture will remain during play? Where will that low be set? Cold? Where's the air? That's the three ingredients,” Minard said.
After a rapid snowfall, temperatures are expected to drop into the teens and single digits across the Northeast early next week before recovering in time for Christmas.
