US weather forecast: Winter is here! Snowfall alert in New York state, New England

Winter Weather Advisories have been issued in the Northeast and New England in the US as the region prepares for a wintery mix of cold rain, snow, and ice, set to sweep across the area starting Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday. This weather disturbance could potentially affect the morning commute, as per a Fix Weather report.

The primary risk of icing is expected during Wednesday night and Thursday morning in upstate New York and certain parts of New England before temperatures rise above freezing in the afternoon on Thursday.

For most areas spanning from upstate New York through New England, ice accumulation is forecasted to be less than 0.10 inches.


Nonetheless, there is a possibility that some areas, particularly in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks in New York, the Green Mountains in Vermont, and the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, may experience more than 0.10 inches of ice.

Snowfall is expected to range from 3 to 5 inches in the northern parts of New York state, extending into Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. In some instances, there may be locally higher accumulations of 5-8 inches on the highest peaks.

FAQs

Q1. Will New York receive snow?
A1. Northern parts of New York state, extending into Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are expected to receive snowfall.

Q2. When will snowfall take place?
A2. The primary risk of icing is expected during Wednesday night and Thursday morning.