A possible risk of a nor’easter and major snowstorm is currently being monitored, and if it comes to fruition, it could affect millions of Americans along the Interstate 95 corridor Sunday night through Monday.
There will be the potential for snow along the New York City, Boston and Philadelphia metropolitan areas over the weekend. However, the timing and exact totals are still uncertain at this point.
This week, consecutive storm systems are shifting from the West following torrential rain and crucial snowfall being unleashed on the area. The storms will dish out multiple events of problematic rainfall through the Northeast as they head towards the zone into the conclusion of the week.
The main focus for forecasters is the third system as it tracks across the British Columbia, Canada coast before moving through the Lower 48 of the United States starting Thursday night and into Friday. (RELATED: Ohio Valley Facing Severe Weather Threat That Could Potentially Spark Up Tornadoes, Hail)
When the system gets to the East Coast, it’s anticipated to organize into a surface-low pressure prior to heading offshore, possibly developing into a strong coastal storm that could result in a major snowfall event in the Northeast, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
With that being said, the storm’s forecast isn’t set in stone, as millions along the region are getting prepared for another pounding in the most active winter in years.
Snow remains on the ground in several cities in the Northeast from the historic Winter Storm Fern in January.
MORE SNOW POSSIBLE: Parts of the I-95 corridor are on alert for another round of snow this weekend, although forecast models are still hesitant, as we are still 4 to 5 days away.#Winter #Snow #Wintervibes #FOXWeather pic.twitter.com/hX6vUJ30yZ
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At the time of publication, each the American GFS and European forecast models show light snowfall from Sunday night through Monday for multiple areas in the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Interstate 95 corridor.
On the other hand, multiple AI forecast models appear to be signaling a snow event that will be stronger with the same timing.
The fickleness of the system relates to how rapidly it can build up as it tracks toward the Great Lakes and the pinpoint location of where it materializes offshore from the East Coast.
Numerous elements have to come together in order to generate blockbuster affects, specifically a moderate and exact shift across the coast of the northeast and the appropriate amount of cold air out of Canada. (RELATED: Wildfire Threat Increases In Plains Due To Strong Winds, Warm Temperatures; State Of Emergency Declared In Kansas)
If any of the factors are absent, snowfall accumulations will be restricted.
“While some snow appears to be the most likely outcome, all scenarios remain on the table, from a complete miss that tracks out to sea, to a major Nor’easter,” states the FOX Forecast Center.
As we get closer to the weekend, a clearer forecast will be in sight.
Check back with the Daily Caller as we continue to track the potential blockbuster nor’easter snowstorm as the forecast evolves.