Snow Forecast To Impact Millions In The Northeast This Weekend, Including DC, Philadelphia, New York, Boston
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A massive snowfall will be followed by a blast of cold air throughout the Northeast this holiday weekend.
Winter Storm Demi, as named by The Weather Channel, is expected to bring a quick burst of snow to several of the nation's largest cities, potentially affecting everything from travel to playoff football.
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Current Winter Weather Alerts
Winter storm watches and warnings have been issued from Virginia to New England, where heavy snow makes driving conditions hazardous on Sunday.
Winters weather advisories are also in effect from eastern Kentucky to West Virginia. This is where lighter snow could cause some minor travel disruptions.
Sunday
On Sunday, a low-pressure system moving north from the South will bring rain to the Atlantic coast, continuing a wet Saturday. As it advances, it will intensify and lead to snowfall in the Appalachian, Northeast, and New England regions.
A wintry mix will become more likely along the coast from the Delmarva through Long Island and southeastern New England. This mix will prevent significant accumulations in New York and Providence.
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Sunday Night
By Sunday evening, the snow should be tapering off from south to north, and it is expected to have exited the area by Monday morning. Much of the Northeast and New England regions will continue to experience snowfall overnight Sunday into early Monday at the latest.
Here's a look at the expected snowfall totals from Winter Storm Demi.
The heaviest snowfall will occur in the higher elevations of New England and the Appalachian Mountains. 5-10 inches of snow is expected in these areas. Cities along I-95 can expect 2-6 inches, with more significant totals in northern and western neighborhoods from DC to Boston.
There's a chance this could get interesting. With the possibility of snow coming in, there may be problems getting to and from the game. According to the forecast, there might be anywhere from up to 5 inches of snow in and around Philadelphia, with the most accumulation expected near I-95 and heading west.
(Divisional Playoffs: There will be snow and it will be very cold. )
There will be several inches of measurable snowfall. Certainly, there will still be difficulties on the roads on Sunday evening into Monday morning due to icy conditions with potential airport delays.
Expect significant snowfall for a large part of Sunday, but it should dissipate by Monday. The prediction is for about two inches of snow, with cold temperatures and existing snow on the ground expected to persist through the Presidential Inauguration on Monday.
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Dangerous Cold Settles In
While the snow is wrapping up by Sunday, strong winds are expected to begin Sunday night and continue into Monday. Any remaining snow on the ground will have the chance to be blown around, causing reduced visibility and making travel challenging in certain areas.
After the snow clears out, the coldest air of the winter will arrive, lingering through most of next week. Some areas will have to deal with extremely low temperatures. Places like Boston may experience morning wind chill of 10 to 15 degrees below zero for a few days in a row.
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Jennifer Gray She serves as a weather and climate writer for Weather.com, where she's been reporting on some of the world's most significant weather and climate news for nearly two decades.
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