Bundle up this morning, New Englanders! Matt Noyes says this cold start will definitely recover noticeably later on, though a steady breeze means it won’t actually feel like the temperatures reaching near 40 degrees in spots. The other concern is an incoming cold front tonight into Tuesday AM that will trigger snow showers and heavier snow squalls for some, leaving snow covered roads in spots Tuesday morning. Watch Matt’s video for all the details! Daily National and Northeast Weather Summary and Story are below, as usual.
A dynamic weather pattern dominates the United States as systems interact across various regions. A significant upper-level low continues to influence Southern California, driving periods of rain and higher-elevation snow. Localized areas, especially near burn scars, remain at risk for flash flooding through Monday morning. As this system shifts eastward into the Southwest, the potential for mountain snow increases across parts of Arizona and New Mexico.
Meanwhile, an Arctic cold front dives southward across the Great Lakes, producing lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow through Tuesday. Snow squalls could occur ahead of the front, impacting travel from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast. Lake Ontario and Michigan are focal points for significant accumulations, particularly for downwind regions.
The Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley see scattered showers and thunderstorms early Monday, diminishing by evening. Dry and windy conditions persist across parts of the Southwest, leading to elevated fire weather concerns.
Temperatures across the Lower 48 will trend seasonally colder in the wake of the Arctic front, with notable chill settling into the Northeast and Midwest by midweek. However, much of the West and parts of the Southeast will remain warmer than average through Monday.
The Northeast is caught between calm weather early in the day and increasing activity as an Arctic cold front approaches. Light snow showers will persist in northern areas, particularly downwind of Lake Ontario and parts of the Adirondacks, where accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible through midday. Farther south, drier air and sunshine will dominate, providing a quiet start to the week.
By Monday night, the Arctic cold front sweeps into New York and New England, bringing sharply colder air and a burst of impactful snow squalls. These squalls will be quick-moving but intense, capable of producing brief whiteout conditions and an inch or more of accumulation in a very short time. Drivers should be cautious during the overnight period, particularly across northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Western MA, where the squalls could align with the Tuesday morning commute…though the chance of a few snow showers making it into other parts of New England is elevated, as well. Gusty southwest winds accompanying the front may also create areas of blowing snow.
Behind the front, arctic air will rush into the region, with temperatures plummeting into the single digits and teens by Tuesday morning. Wind chills in the north could dip below zero. A quieter weather window follows the frontal passage, but residents should prepare for rapidly changing and bitterly cold conditions late Monday into Tuesday.
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