Cities along the Interstate 95 corridor, including New York and Boston, may experience freezing precipitation over the final weekend before Christmas. This could make travel conditions slippery and potentially impact one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
By Friday afternoon, the Northeast will be impacted by the remnants of a swift-moving weather system originating from Canada, referred to as an Alberta Clipper. This system will introduce the necessary elements for a potential snowfall.
On the other hand, there will be an additional surge of energy spinning up off the Carolinas due to a coastal low off the East Coast.
The interaction between these two systems could result in either more or less snow in certain areas.
According to FOX Weather meteorologist Jordan Overton, the I-95 corridor can expect a maximum of three inches of snow from this event, although there is a possibility of receiving significantly less.
According to FOX Weather meteorologist Michael Estime, there are instances of an East Coast energy transfer occurring when the energy from a clipper system is nearly absorbed into an East Coast storm as it moves along the coastline.
Accumulating snow, if any, is expected to occur overnight from Friday into Saturday when temperatures reach their lowest point.
Boston, Providence in Rhode Island, and Bridgeport in Connecticut may see snowfall ranging from 1 to 3 inches. However, it is less likely for New York City to experience snow.
But don’t count out the Big Apple for snow just yet.
According to meteorologist Jane Minar from FOX Weather, the amount of snowfall in New York is determined by three key factors.
“The three key factors that determine the success of implementing a system like this on the I-95 corridor are timing, moisture levels, the positioning of the low pressure system, and the availability of cold air,” explained Minar.
After a brief snowfall, the temperatures in the Northeast are expected to drop significantly early next week, reaching the teens and single digits. However, they are expected to rise again just in time for Christmas.
