WeatherFanatics: Nuisance Snow for Northeast Through Midweek

Monday, February 24, 2014

Nuisance Snow for Northeast Through Midweek

February 24,2014; 9:14PM,EST

Frigid arctic air looks to make a return to the Northeast and Midwest this week following some of the warmest weather the regions have had so far this year, but the colder weather will not return alone.
A series of quick-hitting disturbances and lake-effect snow events will spread a bit of snow across the Midwest and Northeast on a couple of occasions through Tuesday.
However, it is the pair of storms--one set to move through the Midwest, the other across the South--following for Wednesday that will bring the greatest chance for accumulating snowfall to the Northeast.
It appears though that the storms will remain separate until reaching Atlantic Canada, resulting in accumulations on the lighter side across the Northeast.
A = disturbance looks to drop a quick coating to an inch of snow on Monday night and into Tuesday as it tracks from the Midwest over the mid-Atlantic.

With cold air locked in place, just an inch of snow can lead to slick spots on roadways around cities such as Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Columbus and Pittsburgh; particularly during the Tuesday morning commute.
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The greatest chance for a steadier snow in the Northeast will arrive on Wednesday as low pressure develops just off the East Coast.

This system is now expected to track farther away from the coast than previously thought, but will still be close enough to bring a light accumulating snowfall to the Northeast.

Although this system is not forecast to bring heavy accumulations to the I-95 corridor, it may still lead to minor traffic delays.
This includes the possibility of flight delays and cancellations in cities such as New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Boston.
While folks along the East Coast will be tracking the midweek snow, all residents from the Midwest to Northeast will experience waves of colder air this week as the polar vortex sinks southward.
Since the cold air will hold firm through the start of March, the Northeast could become the target of one or two more snowstorms during that time.
AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski contributed to the content of this story.

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