Portions of New England could see multiple inches of snow Thursday: See weather forecast
Portions of New England could see between 2 to 5 inches of snow Thursday as a massive winter storm sweeps across the Northeast.
The National Weather Service said Thursday morning the storm was impacting much of the Great Lakes, upper Ohio Valley and northern Mid-Atlantic and was quicky pushing into the Northeast. While primary weather hazards are expected to be associated with freezing rain, areas of New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont, among others, could see multiple inches of snow, causing hazardous driving conditions and flight cancellations.
"Much of the winter weather is anticipated to quickly end by this evening and be followed by breezy westerly winds as a deepening low pressure system swings across southeast Canada," the weather service said Thursday, adding that strong winds have prompted Blizzard Warnings across the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan and neighboring counties.
The weather service said total ice accretion of up to a half inch is possible across parts of eastern West Virginia, western Maryland, far northern Virginia, and into parts of south-central Pennsylvania, which could lead to power outages and tree damage.
Elsewhere, up to a quarter inch of ice accretion is possible northwest of the I-95 corridor from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, as well as much of Pennsylvania, northern Ohio, northern Indiana and southern Michigan, the NWS said Thursday.
New York weather forecast
According to the NWS, a "messy wintry mix" will cross Western New York Thursday, with snow changing to sleet and freezing rain, then to rain.
"East of Lake Ontario it will remain snow longer, but some freezing rain may mix in this afternoon and evening. Use caution traveling this morning," the NWS office in Buffalo, New York said Thursday.
Meanwhile, an approaching low pressure system will bring snow to the Albany region Thursday morning, which will then change to a wintry mix, including freezing rain later Thursday morning and into Thursday afternoon.
"Hazardous travel conditions will develop and continue through late this afternoon," the NWS office in Albany said Thursday.
The NWS office in New York City said up to 2 inches of snow and up to a tenth of an inch of ice is forecast for the area Thursday, with the higher amounts expected away from the coast.
Massachusetts weather forecast
The NWS office in Boston said Thursday a "quick-moving system will bring a period of snow and mixed precipitation today," with total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches.
A light glaze is also expected from freezing rain and drizzle Thursday afternoon and evening, the weather service said.
"Boston might hit the jackpot over the next 2 weeks with multiple snowfall events that could easily add up to 2-feet or more," warned meteorologist Ryan Maue on X.
Vermont weather forecast
The NWS office in Burlington said light to moderate snow will overspread the region Thursday morning, followed by a "brief period of freezing drizzle/light wintry mix this afternoon and evening."
Snowfall amounts are expected to be between 2 to 4 inches, with light ice accumulations possible as well.
"Slick conditions will be possible, especially this evening, so be sure to use caution if traveling," the weather service said.
Ice storm warning in effect Thursday morning
Some of the worst weather Thursday was rolling through the Appalachians of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia, where an ice storm warning will remain in effect until noon at least.
"Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice," the National Weather Service said. "Travel could be nearly impossible."
AccuWeather senior meteorologist Marshall Moss warned drivers that “freezing rain is the most dangerous precipitation for travel, there is no traction at all on it.” He added that “ice patches are clear, making it tough for drivers to tell if roads are icy or just wet."
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Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at Paste BN. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.