Mega snow storm is really starting to take shape for the northeast U.S. Some parts of New York, PA, NJ could see 1 to 2 feet of heavy snow and a few spots even more than that. In additon the winds will really start to ramp up as the storms rapidly deepens over the next 24 hours or so.
Here's one of the highway cams from just north of NYC.
Believe it or not, this storm will also continue to impact us into this weekend ! The northeast system will be moving only very slowly as the pattern further downstream is all blocked up. As a result this will continue to keep us with a cold (and well below average) northerly flow. In addition, as energy rotates around the upper low in the northeast, deeper moisture is forecast by all models to rotate back into our region from the north and northeast on Saturday. Another round of light snow a flurries is expected at this time. No major accumulations but certainly the possiblity for another inch or so...
Looking down the pike... possible moderating trend next wednesday and Thursday ?? Latest 12z GFS is sshowing rising heights and ridging across the central U.S. !! Not buying it just yet as the overall pattern has been very blocky and persistent (i.e. cold for us) and hard to break down. Lots of times persistence is best in looking at the out periods - but then again it will be March afterall !! We'll see.
Have a great day all and stay warm
Jay
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