Brrr! Get ready for the coldest air of the season as snow sweeps across the Northeast. But here's the twist: after this chilly blast, things will warm up, with average to above-average temperatures expected next week. It's a rollercoaster of weather, and you won't want to miss the details.
Starting this Friday, a snowy adventure begins. Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio will experience a quick snow shower, leaving a light dusting to a 2-inch blanket of snow. Then, from eastern Kentucky to western Pennsylvania, the snow will continue, with Pittsburgh potentially seeing up to 2 inches. But that's not all – the snow will spread across Appalachia, reaching as far as upstate New York.
On Saturday, New England will feel the chill. Snow will fall across the region, especially in areas north of New York City, with some flurries or light snow reaching the city itself. Boston might see an inch or two of snow, but the real surprise is in New England, where the eastern I-90 corridor, including Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Erie, and Cleveland, could get 2 to 4 inches of snow.
This winter storm will bring not only snow but also a brutal cold blast and strong winds. Wind chills will plummet to 30 degrees below zero in the affected areas, with an extreme cold watch in place from Friday night through Sunday morning. In northeastern New York, places like Lake Placid and Saranac Lake will feel the bite, with wind chills dropping to -35 degrees, causing frostbite in just 10 minutes.
New York City will have a chilly weekend, with high temperatures in the 20s on Saturday and the teens on Sunday. Lows will drop into the single digits on Sunday morning, and wind chills will be at or below zero during the day, with gusts up to 50 mph on Saturday and 30 mph on Sunday. Sunday morning could feel like -15 degrees in the city.
Boston and Buffalo will also feel the cold, with temperatures in the negative teens on Sunday morning and the negative single digits on Monday morning. But here's the twist: next week, things will warm up, with average to above-average temperatures possible for the East by the middle and end of next week. It might even feel balmy after the brutal cold we've endured!
