Winter weather makes a comeback as weekend storm could bring blizzard conditions to Northern Tier
As giant piles of snow and ice have finally melted, an impactful winter storm is likely headed for the Northern Tier this weekend.
Recapping this year's winter as we head into meteorological spring
FOX Weather is reviewing the high and lows of this winter season. For many areas, it marked a true return to wintry conditions, with multiple rounds of cold air and heavy snow. At the same time, other regions were left wondering if winter would ever fully arrive. Stay with FOX Weather to see what meteorological spring has in store.
Winter weather is looking to make a comeback this weekend after a brief warm spell provided some relief across the eastern U.S. this week.
As giant piles of snow and ice have finally melted, an impactful winter storm is likely headed for the Northern Tier of the country this weekend.
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According to the FOX Forecast Center, gusty winds, heavy snow and cooler air are possible in the latter part of this week.
By this weekend, heavy rain and mountain snow will move out of the Pacific Northwest as a dip in the jet stream pushes across the Northern Rockies. According to the FOX Forecast Center, by Saturday, this dip will allow a surface low to develop across the Midwest.
"With high pressure situated to the North across Canada, cooler air will be ushered in behind this area of low pressure, allowing a strong temperature gradient to set up," the FOX Forecast Center said.
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If this occurs, the surface low will move eastward into the Great Lakes, triggering heavy snow across the Upper Midwest and the northern Great Lakes.
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Syracuse, New York; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Marquette, Michigan, could experience heavy snow.
As the area of low pressure rapidly strengthens into Sunday, winds will begin to increase.
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Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to limit visibility due to blowing snow, potentially leading to blizzard conditions extending into Minnesota, Wisconsin and northern Michigan.
This could lead to potential travel impacts, with some locations in New England experiencing thick ice conditions due to dropping temperatures.
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These states, along with North Dakota, have the best chances of experiencing moderate to heavy snow, while northern portions of New York and New England could see snow late Sunday into Monday morning.
Snow falling quickly in Syracuse on Friday night
Snow is falling fast in Syracuse, New York thanks to a powerful winter storm that has much of Upstate New York and the Northeast on high alert amid a state-of-emergency declared by Gov. Kathy Hochul in over 35 counties in the Empire State.
Once this all blows over, an additional system of arctic air will move in, likely affecting areas of the upper Midwest.
This is a drastic change from the late-spring temperatures most Americans have felt since the start of this week, as winter makes a comeback with a one-two punch of potential snowstorms.