A clipper system is set to sweep through New England early this week, delivering another dose of snow to northern regions of the United States already burdened by a snowy winter so far.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, light snow is anticipated throughout the Northeast, including areas such as upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire prior to shifting into Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
This latest snowfall arrives as the Northeast continues to grapple with an abundance of winter weather this season. Notably, regions right outside New York City, including Mamaroneck, New York, have already seen light snow.
Buffalo, New York picked up around five inches of snow Sunday, coinciding with the Bills’ final regular-season game at Highmark Stadium before the venue’s closure. (RELATED: Hawaii Hit With Winter Storm Warning As Kona Low Blasts State With Snow, Flood Threat)
Isolated snow showers may pop up Monday across New York City and Long Island, though no major disruptions are anticipated.
FOX Forecast Center meteorologists anticipate that this clipper system will deliver 1-3 inches of snow accumulation in impacted areas. Commuters along the I-95 corridor may face challenges, including slick, slushy roads and reduced visibility.
Another storm system is expected to move through the Upper Midwest by Tuesday, raising concerns about potential icing from freezing rain. This could lead to hazardous road conditions for travelers, including the increased threat of black ice.
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), icing refers to any coasting or deposit of ice on an object formed when liquid droplets impact the surface and freeze.
A Winter Weather Advisory for portions of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities area, has been issued by the NWS. The advisory continues through Tuesday.
By early Tuesday, forecasters will turn their focus to the Upper Midwest, where a rise in temperatures could lead to a wintry mix of precipitation as another storm system forms.
As this threat intensifies, regions to watch for widespread icing include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. (RELATED: Looming Storm Threat Could Potentially Unleash Snow, Hail, Rain To United States)
According to the FOX Forecast Center, ice accumulations are expected to remain light, but the threat remains a concern for cities including Detroit, Minneapolis and Green Bay.
Wrapping up Wednesday, another storm system is forecast to arrive in New England, delivering a mixed bag of precipitation: snow in higher elevations, a potential icing threat near the coast and scattered rain southward.
By midweek, multiple areas will warrant close monitoring, though the primary threat across the northern U.S. this week remains a combination of snow showers and potential icing.