Powerful cross-country winter storm, freezing cold from Polar Vortex to slam I-95 corridor this weekend

Northeast poised for first 'measurable' snow of the season

❄️ WINTRY WAKE-UP: Millions of Americans are expected to wake up to some flurries on Sunday, as the first 'measurable' snow of the season is poised to hit the northeastern section of the I-95 corridor late Saturday night into the early morning hours.

NEW YORK, NY - After a week of tracking clippers, snow along the Northern Tier and a resilient Polar Vortex, winter weather is now charging to a different region of the U.S. this weekend to add to an already busy La Niña winter. The northeastern section of the Interstate 95 corridor, ranging from Washington, D.C. to Boston, is poised to see its first measurable snow of the season. 

LA NIÑA WINTER IS HERE: HOW MUCH SNOW WILL WE GET?

A storm system is making its way across the nation, currently in Big Sky Country and brought snow into the Plains and Midwest, dropping nearly a foot of powder on areas like Billings, Montana.

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As the system makes its way toward the Northeast, snow will spread into the Midwest. Cities like Indianapolis and Cincinnati will see flurries starting Saturday morning, and will last throughout the day before tapering off in the evening.

WEEKEND WINTER STORM TO BRING SNOW FOR MILLIONS ALONG I-95 CORRIDOR WITH BITTER COLD FROM POLAR VORTEX

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear warned residents of his state of the intense cold coming to the state this weekend, urging caution and safety.

The winter storm system is expected to reach the Northeast in the early hours Sunday morning, and will stick around until midday before quickly moving out. 

Winter Weather Advisories are in place from Maryland along the East Coast to Cape Cod. According to the FOX Weather Center, these areas along the I-95 corridor are forecast to see 1–3 inches of snow, with some localized spots in South Jersey and Eastern Long Island seeing up to 4–5 inches. While this is not a major winter storm, it will be the first measurable snow of the season thus far.

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WEAKENING POLAR VORTEX TO DELIVER MORE RECORD-BREAKING COLD TO MILLIONS IN MIDWEST AND NORTHEAST THIS WEEKEND

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took to social media to urge residents to exercise caution as cold temperatures and snow move into the capitol city.

The Big Apple has begun preparations for the winter storm, with New York City Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management announcing their plans for when the snow starts to fall. 

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The city's Sanitation Department has issued a Snow Alert for Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7pm, stating snow plows and salt spreaders will pre-treat roadways and are at the ready to assist with clearing the snow once it starts to accumulate.

ROUNDS OF FAST-MOVING CLIPPERS BLAST MILLIONS ACROSS GREAT LAKES WITH SNOW AS ACTIVE LA NIÑA WINTER RAGES ON

New York City Emergency Management has announced the activation of the City's Winter Weather Emergency Plan, encouraging drivers to stay off the roads unless necessary. 

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy also offered caution to drivers and New Jersey residents, warning of extreme cold temperatures and snow across The Garden State.

HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER

Drier air in the north will impede on how far the snow shield will go, but 1-2 inches of snow can be expected in Southern New England south of Interstate 90, with higher snow totals closer to the south coast. Snow will end quickly by Sunday afternoon but ocean-effect snow will linger across the Cape and Island.