Final round of storms delivers messy mix of snow and ice to Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
While major impacts are unlikely, the system may cause minor travel disruptions as far east as Washington, D.C., before delivering a final round of snow and ice to New England by Tuesday.
Final round of three storms brings messy mix to Northeast
Winter doesn't want to let go in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as snow and ice shift north on Tuesday. Ice, freezing rain and snow are possible through this afternoon, but as the day continues snow is likely to shift to rain.
The winter-weary Northeast is seeing snow and ice on Tuesday as part of the final round of a three-storm sequence that has brought wintry conditions to much of the eastern half of the country.
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As the first wave brought snow across the Northern Tier, followed by a second system, starting in the Midwest and impacting the Mid-Atlantic on Monday, the final wave on Tuesday primarily will focus on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Winter Weather Alerts are in effect for parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and into New England through Wednesday morning.
While major impacts are unlikely, the system may cause minor travel disruptions as far east as Washington, D.C., before delivering a final round of snow and ice to New England.
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While the majority of the precipitation will be rain, the air should remain just cold enough across parts of the Northeast to trigger the development of ice and snow, with the best chance for accumulating snow remaining north of I-90.
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While below-freezing air will stay trapped in the valleys, icing will be a concern across Pennsylvania, with some cold air damming possibly making freezing rain a concern in Virginia.
This round has the potential to produce up to 0.10 inches of ice.
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According to the FOX Forecast Center, depending on how strong the southerly push of "warmer" air aloft will be, it will determine the threat across the North.
A stronger surge will allow for less snow, and an even greater coverage of freezing rain.
Currently, snow threats look to be in Upstate New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and northward.
Totals from this round could be between 3–5 inches through Wednesday with the highest totals would likely be at higher elevations in New England.
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For bigger I-95 cities, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC would be on the fringe of snow, ice and rain, with Boston having the greatest chance of being in a longer stretch of snow.
As the day progresses on Wednesday, any remaining snow chances will shift to rain from Washington, D.C. to Maine.