Progessive Pattern Continues Over the US...1-2" of Snow Possible in NYC More Alaskan Snow

This winter pattern has been influenced by La Nina and also a highly positive Artic Oscillation and North Atlantic Oscillation. Snowfall over most of the lower 48 states is well below normal. Syracuse is running about 40 inches below normal. A strong upper vortex over easter Canada will generate spokes of positive vorticity across the Great Lakes to the Mid-Alantic states through tomorrow. A weak low will form off the coast of North Carolina and it will then track northeast off the coast. An Arctic front will push through on Saturday generating snow showers. As much as 1 to 2 inches of snow is forecast for NYC with a mix with rain to the south across Central New Jersey. Up to 3" will fall across Long Island and as much as 4" in southeast Connecticut. Since the pattern is progressive, the cold will not last and temperatures will be above normal by Tuesday and Wednesday. Several more snowstorms are forecast in Alaska over the next two weeks.


George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Our website is WrightWeather.com.George is also a meteorologist with ABC News and Cablevision News 12.