This Time, Short Duration Limited to Elevation for Accumulation; From Lower Left to Upper Right on the Map, West of I95, Gone in a Snap!

Evening folks for those who are still up (or good morning and glad to be a part of your cup of Joe)! Just a quick note on Monday’s brief burst of heavy snow for the Northeast, primarily W of I95 and the major cities, which will stay mostly rain, perhaps with some sleet on the front end. Unlike last Thursday into Friday (“when you say it was going taper off shortly, do you mean geologic time?”, per a loyal subscriber, haha) event, today is a short duration (maximum 5-7 hour) thump of accumulating snow. The further NW of I95, especially into the higher elevations, snow will cover paved surfaces making travel slow and treacherous. While not significant, I think some spots will outperform short term model runs. Ok, let get right to timing and totals.

Start Time and Snow Totals (Ranges)

NJ: (from Trenton to Tenafly to NW), 10am-11am, 2-5″

Lower Hudson Valley: 11am to 1pm, 1-4″ (isolated higher spots)

W CT: 1-3pm, 1-4″

W/C MA: 1-3pm, 2-4″

NH/VT: (from Nashua to Newmarket on west into VT, up north to appx Rt2 from Shelburne, VT to Shelburne, NH), 2-4pm, 2-4″, locally higher spots

ME: 3-6pm, up to Bethel to Bangor, 3-5″, possibly higher amounts NE coastal sections.

All coastal sections east of I95 including NJ, NYC, LI, ECT, EMA, RI, the Cape to Boston will receive moderate to heavy rainfall. I can’t rule some sleet on the frontend and perhaps a crack of thunder.

For Tuesday, expect gusty and chilly conditions with brief but possibly heavy snow showers headed SE into Hudson Valley, maybe down to CNJ, the 5 Boroughs, long Island on SNE. Don’t be surprised to receive a Snow Squall Warning. It’s not something go take lightly. Not wide spread but if driving on a highway and caught in one, slow down and make extra space between cars as they cause very poor visibility with quick intense bursts of snow and very gusty conditions. Temps do climb into the mid 40s mid week, dare I say to some, it may feel like spring. However, as you folks know I’ve been making your aware that winter isn’t over yet. That said, take a gander over the chat below on snowfall totals through February 21st vs the average through this date.

I’ll be back on my thoughts for next next weekend’s system, plus what’s lurking the first week of March. Chat soon and remember weather never sleeps!