The final snowfall projections have been released for a winter storm that is expected to move from the south to the Northeast, resulting in dangerous travel conditions.
The storm will bring slick travel conditions throughout the region, although the heaviest snowfall is anticipated to be south of Washington, DC.
“While a general 1 to perhaps 3 inches of snow is forecast, there can be pockets where a coating or a dusting of snow could be all that falls from the storm, especially along the upper mid-Atlantic coast,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said.”
Final Snow Accumulation Projections
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- Light Blue Areas: 1 to 3 inches
- Next Shade: Up to 6 inches
- Dark Blue Areas: Up to a foot
“Even with a light amount of snow, slow and slippery travel on the roads is anticipated, along with a significant number of airline delays due to de-icing operations,” according to AccuWeather . “As aircraft and crews are displaced by the southern storm, the number of flight cancellations may climb even before the storm arrives in the Northeast.”
Timing by Region
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- Maryland-Virginia: Precipitation begins around 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
- Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts: Snow and sleet expected to start between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.
After daybreak on Saturday, there is a possibility of a mix of precipitation, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies that will persist throughout the day.
Flurries may continue into the evening, but the system is expected to wind down by Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday, January 12th, we can expect a delightful day with plenty of sunshine and temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 30s.