A series of fast moving snow storms or clippers are taking aim at the Northeastern US over the course of the next several days. One of these storm systems is currently departing the Northeast, this system started as snow and sleet in the New York City metropolitan area on Monday night, then as temperatures moderated the rain moved in on Teusday. In the wake of this system an arctic air mass produced an outbreak of Lake Effect Snow that will last through the day Wednesday before shutting off in the early afternoon. The next system in the series of storms headed for the region will arrive on Thursday. This will be a quick hitting storm producing more of a nuisance snow from a coating to upto 3 inches of snow accumulations with greater amounts downwind of the lakes Erie and Ontario. Thereafter, yet another storm system will impact the Northeast on Saturday. This system could have a more pronounced impact in the region producing a more significant snowfall. From 3 to 6 inches of snow could fall north of interstate 80 and along the New York State Thruway. This system could also impact coastal regions along interstate 95 especially in New England with accumulating snow that could affect travel in the big cities. It is too early to tell how this system will manifest itself once it reaches the coast on Saturday, but the potential exists for troublesome snowfall. There are more storms on the horizon beyond this weekend along with outbreaks of cold arctic air with short intermittent warmth spells. Winter seems to finally be getting started, remember February and March tend to have their surprises.
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