Wintry weather to slick roads in northeastern US this weekend

November 25,2016; 9:00PM,EST

 

 

Spotty rain, sleet and snow are in store for part of the northeastern United States during the weekend, creating slippery travel conditions in some locations.
Soon after one storm from late this past week fades, another system will bring a wintry mix from the central Appalachians to New England during Saturday.
"A new storm system is expected to form just off the mid-Atlantic coast," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Carl Babinski.
By Saturday, some many areas that had rain on Friday can expect a transition to showers that include cold rain, sleet and even some snow.

The steadiest snow can be expected over parts of the Adirondacks in northern New York, while a wintry mix or snow showers are more likely throughout southern New York and the ridges of central and western Pennsylvania.
Motorists should be aware of slick spots on roads where temperatures drop below freezing during overnight and early morning hours.
"Most of the rain on Saturday will either occur in coastal New England, or out over the Atlantic," said Babinski.
Little to no wintry mix showers will extend to the south and east over the coastal mid-Atlantic on Saturday.
On Sunday, a dry day is forecast for much of the Interstate 95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic, while cold air and spotty snow showers linger over upstate New York and New England.
Up to 6 inches of fresh snow can be expected to fall over the peaks of northern New England, tempting skiers and snowboarders seeking an outdoor holiday weekend activity.
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Many ski areas opened for the first time on Friday.
"We're absolutely thrilled, and of course thankful, to be able to offer what amounts to be an exceptional top-to-bottom skiing experience on opening day," said Brian Heon, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire.
While some resorts have pushed opening dates back into early December due to low snow cover, those who are opening will get some help from Mother Nature this weekend in the form of chilly air and spotty snow.
Dry weather is anticipated for Monday before another wet system moves into the area.
Story written by AccuWeather Meteorologist Faith Eherts.