Winter Storm Could Bring Foot Of Snow To Region

The storm is expected to mix with a low pressure system off Cape Cod Sunday night, which could lead to an intensification and possible blizzard conditions. “It is likely schools will be canceled again”. Total snow on Sunday will be between 2-4 inches. But he said he’s lived in New England all his life and will “deal with it”.

Winter isn’t done with Fairfield County just yet.

An important aspect of this storm will be the strong and gusty winds that will develop on Monday. Wind speeds and gusts are increasing, with gusts frequently exceeding 30mph.

As the storm charges northeast adjacent to coastal MA and ME, it is likely to produce hurricane-force wind gusts over the ocean (exceeding 74 mph). Inland and coast areas could see wind speeds of 25 miles per hour and 45 miles per hour, respectively.

This could also create blizzard conditions, and a blizzard watch has been issued for parts of eastern Maine.

Forecasters also warned the storm would bring winds gusting to 50 miles per hour (80 kph) and periods of “thunder snow“, which could drop as much as 4 inches (10 cm) of snow per hour, making travel extremely risky.

More snow is possible Wednesday into Thursday next week.

A major storm is about to move into New Hampshire on Sunday and continue through Monday. “It could be warm enough for rain, it could be cold enough for snow, or it could be a mix”. However, some minor coastal flooding can not be ruled out in the susceptible areas of the seacoast.

Nathan Trimble of Providence, Rhode Island, was not looking forward to more shoveling.

The most severe winter weather conditions will probably focus in the easternmost portions of New England, rather than the interior. As this system begins to intensify Sunday night, winds and precipitation will increase.

Another powerful winter storm will bring a plowable snow to the region Sunday and into Monday. A subtle change in track will impact snow totals greatly.

Forecasters are predicting more rain and sleet before midnight, then a chance of snow overnight.

“The snow will be heavy and wet, and winds high – so power outages and downed trees are a concern”, CNN’s Martin said. However, there will be some differences with Orson. “But it’s going to be a blizzard and New Yorkers should get ready”. “Generally speaking though, as is typically the case, the potential is highest in Central New York“.