East Coast Braces for Double Trouble: Storms and Arctic Chill

The East Coast is in for a rough ride this weekend. Two winter storms are set to roll through, bringing snow, rain, and a wintry mix to various regions. But that's not all. An arctic blast is on its way, ready to sweep across the Eastern and Central U.S. as the new work week begins.

First Storm: Quick-Moving Clipper System

• Midwest and Great Lakes: A quick-moving clipper system is scattering snow showers.
• Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: Two rounds of snow expected on Saturday.
• First Round: Starts early Saturday morning, affecting areas from West Virginia and Virginia up to Pennsylvania and New England.
• Second Round: Arrives later in the morning.
• I-95 Corridor (Baltimore to New York City):
• By Noon: Snow or mixed conditions.
• Mid-Afternoon: Clearing up.
• Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia: Clear skies.
• New York City and Bridgeport, Connecticut: Light wintry mix before drying up.
• New England: Mostly snow, except along the coast.
• Boston: Mostly rain, with possible wintry mix at times.

Saturday Night

• The first storm system moves out, leaving behind a few isolated showers in the Northeast.

Second Storm: Coastal Storm

• Formation: Early Sunday morning off the Southeast coast.
• Path: Moves up the East Coast throughout the day.
• By 8:00 a.m. Sunday:
• Georgia and Florida Panhandle: Light wintry mix or snow.
• Atlanta: Few snow showers.
• Macon, Georgia: More concentrated wintry weather.
• Southeast Coast and Carolinas: Rain.
• Later Sunday Morning into Afternoon:
• Northeast Coast (Washington, D.C. to Boston): Another round of snow expected.
• Uncertainty: Depends on how close the storm is to the coast.
• I-95 Corridor: Chance for more snow.
• Coastal Areas: More snow than inland areas.

Snow Accumulations

• I-95 Corridor and Parts of New England: Minor snow accumulations.
• North and West of I-95 Corridor and Interior New England: Higher snowfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches possible.

Arctic Blast

• Timing: Sweeps across the Eastern and Central U.S. as the new work week begins.
• Impact: Temperatures plummeting, making it crucial for residents to prepare and stay warm.