As the Northeast prepares for the potential of a significant winter storm this weekend, forecasters are urging caution, anticipating deteriorating travel conditions due to snow, ice, and rain. The exact details of the storm are still unclear, as it is 5-6 days away, with more accurate predictions expected 2-3 days before the event. Following a record low snowfall in 2023, where Central Park in New York City received only 2.3 inches, the least snowy year on record, the city may experience significant snowfall for the first time in nearly two years. The storm, which could affect the East Coast from Saturday night into Sunday morning, is one of four winter storms being monitored over the next two weeks, with the heaviest snowfall predicted for parts of the interior Northeast and possibly the Interstate 95 corridor. Meteorologist @EricaLopezWX and other experts will continue to track the storm, which could bring moderate winter storm impacts and measurable snow to areas that have not seen such conditions in almost two years.
New York Could Get First Real Snow In Nearly Two Years This Weekend When Storm Hits East Coast https://t.co/SruNdBeuu8
Here's what we do (and don't!) know about the likely winter storm across parts of the East Coast this weekend. Some areas that haven't seen measurable snow in almost two years stand a good chance at breaking that historic streak by Saturday.👇 https://t.co/HRrPOl7tfQ
❄️Confidence is increasing for a storm system this weekend to bring impactful winter weather to portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. While it is too early to talk specifics with the forecast, at least moderate winter storm impacts look increasingly likely by late Saturday. https://t.co/ZkKQE2AIxV
Millions in the Northeast could experience their first widespread significant winter storm of the season and maybe years this weekend. For many locations in the Interstate 95 corridor, this could be the biggest snowfall in two winters. https://t.co/o6W7erew7I https://t.co/l80p19EjcX
Monitoring the potential for four winter storms over the next two weeks. The first will arrive late Saturday into Sunday, producing accumulating snow across most of the interior Northeast. It’s too early to predict amounts, but the heaviest snowfall appears to be headed for parts… https://t.co/6TFXZ5LA8j
New York City could see its biggest snowstorm in years https://t.co/1mx52T5diz
❄️ The first significant snowfall in roughly two years is brewing for parts of the east coast this weekend. Meteorologist @EricaLopezWX breaks down what we know about the storm so far and what you can expect heading into the weekend. https://t.co/ITyNb2B9JC
Is an East Coast snowstorm brewing for the weekend? Here’s what we know ⬇️ (The article below is a big picture look at the storm for both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; we'll have a separate article focused on the DC area coming this afternoon) https://t.co/QsaKwzo8US
A massive snowstorm is expected to hit New York this weekend https://t.co/ypU7wQm36X
A significant winter storm is possible Saturday night into Sunday morning. Still a few days to watch but wanted to give you a heads up. I'll have the latest coming up starting at 4. https://t.co/b942mufV61
Yes, the rumors are true: A significant winter storm is likely this weekend on the East Coast. But there are a lot of questions as to who sees mostly snow or mostly mixing. We walk through what the modeling says and what it might mean. https://t.co/Tzp9pYG607 https://t.co/0y3yHOzC3u
The Northeast may be in for the season’s first winter storm this weekend, and it could be a big one. https://t.co/NipicdDYWi
On the heels of the least snowy year on record... New York City *might* just see some significant snow this weekend. https://t.co/U8IcKoCSFc
Well, if you don't like snow, 2023 was YOUR year. Central Park received a paltry 2.3 inches of snow, the lowest amount in recorded history in NYC. Are you hoping for more snow in 2024, or can Mother Nature keep it all to herself. Let us know in the comments. https://t.co/snP5LF1C7I
🚨❄️ Millions in the Northeast could face their first major winter storm of the season this weekend. Travel conditions will deteriorate due to snow, ice and rain. https://t.co/O2EedVEy7W https://t.co/RSCs7ekZmX
Yes, there's potential for a winter storm this weekend. No, no one knows just how much snow/ice you're going to see. It's 5-6 days away. Those details don't become clearer (usually) until 2-3 days out. (Even then it can be a head-scratcher.) Trust the process. Happy New Year.