NEW YORK – Following the current winter storm affecting the Midwest and Northeast, a more potent one is anticipated to arrive over the weekend. The primary concern remains freezing rain in numerous locations, but the notable distinction will be a notably heavier snowfall prediction. The FOX Forecast Center has indicated that intense snowfall is expected to occur on Saturday in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions, with temperatures forecasted to linger in the teens during this period. This heavy snowfall may result in the formation of light, powdery snow which is prone to blowing and drifting.
For those interested in tracking the weather, it is advisable to monitor Fox Weather. Cities such as Minneapolis, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Detroit, Michigan, are likely to face their most significant snowstorm of the winter season thus far. The storm is projected to reach the Northeast by Saturday night, ushering in another spell of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The FOX Forecast Center has highlighted Pennsylvania as a potential region to experience substantial ice impacts once more.
Across New England, heavy snowfall is expected to persist through the first half of Sunday, with a high likelihood of accumulation exceeding 6 inches for areas generally situated north of New York City. In the southwest, rainfall is predicted for the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians. The central Appalachians, in particular, may encounter heavy rainfall, which could pose a concern due to already saturated soils and an anticipated increase in short-term precipitation. The FOX Forecast Center has cautioned that minor flooding could occur in these areas.
Reference: Weekend winter storm eyes same Midwest, Northeast cities already hit this week.
