Winter storm forecast to hit Northeast, Mid-Atlantic with heavy snow, dangerous ice

A significant winter storm will hit much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend, with the worst weather expected Saturday and Sunday.

Snow is expected to accumulate from western Maryland to southern Maine, and the widespread nor'easter could also bring heavy ice, making roads dangerous. National Weather Service warns Friday.

The worst of the snow is expected in the Hudson Valley, western Connecticut, Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. According to news reports, 6 to 12 inches of snow could fall in Manchester, New Hampshire. local meteorologist.

As the storm moves north and east, thick ice is also expected to develop in Appalachia, threatening travel.

Major cities on the East Coast are expected to avoid most of the storm. Heavy snow is not expected in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, or Philadelphia due to the high temperatures expected with rain and sleet. Light snow is possible in New York City, but significant snow accumulation is unlikely.

Boston could see up to 5 inches of snow between Saturday and Sunday.

“The chance for heavy snow is increasing for the interior Mid-Atlantic region and New England Saturday afternoon into Sunday,” the National Weather Service said Friday. “The greatest uncertainty in the transition from rain to snow is from southeastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey to southern New England.”

“The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause some power outages and tree damage in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts,” it added. “Strong onshore winds could cause minor flooding along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts, especially during Sunday morning's high tide cycle.”