Northeast states hit with winter storm watch as flooding threatens parts of New York
If you have outdoor activities planned for the first weekend of spring in the Northeast, it may be wise to consider moving them indoors because there is the potential for heavy rain and snow across much of the region.
“This one is going to be big,” FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen said.
“It’s going to roll up the Eastern Seaboard over the weekend. It could be a washout for you on Saturday.”
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday evening through late Saturday night from northern portions of New York into Vermont, New Hampshire and western Maine.
The FOX Forecast Center said the snow will overspread the region from west to east and quickly accumulate starting Friday night. Areas of heavy snow will continue on Saturday before winding down Saturday night.
Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more are expected in the areas under winter weather alerts, with 8-inch or higher totals possible in the mountains and foothills.
Farther south, heavy rain is expected along the Interstate 95 corridor between New York City and Washington.
The rainy side of this weekend’s storm could lead to flooding concerns along the I-95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast as atmospheric moisture levels rise to 200-300% above average for this time of year.
NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has already highlighted portions of coastal southern New England, Long Island in New York, New Jersey and the Delmarva Peninsula for a Level 2 out of 4 risk of flash flooding on Saturday.
A widespread 1-3 inches of rain is expected from southern and southeastern New England through eastern North Carolina.
Locally higher totals of 3 inches or more are not ruled out along the mid-Atlantic coast.
The storm is expected to push off the East Coast by Sunday, leading to a dry second half of the weekend across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
