West-northwest gusts 35-45 mph across the region are expected today, with isolated gusts to 55 mph in the the hilly terrain. The wind will add a bite to the air and result in isolated pockets of damage/outages. Cold air continues to move in tonight, setting the stage for a significant weekend storm. More details on the weekend in Matt’s Insights from Thursday, and be sure to check back for updates later today! Meanwhile, Danielle has your Noyes’ Notes & 24 hour forecast in the video, and read on for our daily National & Northeast weather summaries below.
The U.S. remains under the influence of a highly active weather pattern, with multiple storm systems bringing significant winter weather, flooding, and severe storms to different parts of the country.
A large winter storm is set to impact the Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, mixed precipitation, and strong winds. The system will initially produce snow and ice across the Midwest and Great Lakes today, before shifting into the interior Northeast on Saturday and Sunday. Over a foot of snow is possible in parts of Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, while a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain is expected in southern New England and the Hudson Valley before a changeover to rain.
Meanwhile, a dangerous flooding event is unfolding across the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, and central Appalachians, where 3-6 inches of rain are expected from Saturday into Sunday. This excessive rainfall will likely lead to flash flooding and river flooding, with some areas at risk for life-threatening conditions due to already saturated ground.
Further south, an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms exists from eastern Texas to western Alabama on Saturday. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are all possible, especially as a powerful cold front sweeps eastward.
On the West Coast, an atmospheric river event continues to bring heavy rain and mountain snow to California and the Intermountain West. Flooding and mudslides remain concerns in Southern California, while the Sierra Nevada could see several more feet of snow.
Looking ahead, the Arctic air mass plunging southward will bring bitter cold temperatures to the Plains, Midwest, and Northeast early next week, with temperatures running 20-30°F below normal in some locations. Wind chills could drop well below zero in the Great Lakes and Northeast by Monday, prolonging hazardous conditions even after the storm exits.
A bitterly cold and windy day is in store for New England and Upstate New York, as strong northwest winds behind yesterday’s departing storm bring wind gusts of 35-50 mph across the region. Wind chill values will make it feel like the single digits and teens throughout the day, and lake-effect snow will continue in western and northern New York.
A long-duration winter storm will begin to impact the region late Saturday afternoon, continuing through Sunday night. This storm will bring a messy mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain, depending on location.
Interior New England & Upstate NY (Albany, Rutland, Concord, Bangor):
Southern New England (Boston, Providence, Hartford, coastal NH & ME):
Coastal Areas (Cape Cod, South Coast, Islands, Southern CT, Long Island):
Storm Timing & Travel Impacts:
As the storm departs, an Arctic air mass will surge into New England, bringing:
Lake-effect snow showers will continue in western New York and parts of Vermont. Travel conditions may remain treacherous due to blowing snow and icy roads.
