Summary
A second snowstorm is predicted to hit parts of the U.S. Northeast and mid-Atlantic within days of a previous storm. The new storm is expected to bring less snow than the first, with only light snowfall anticipated. However, the associated weather could still impact travel in affected areas.
Key Facts
- Seven states, including Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, may see a second snowstorm.
- The first storm dropped up to 12 inches of snow in parts of the Northeast.
- Hundreds of schools closed due to the first storm, and travel was disrupted.
- The second storm is expected to bring lighter snow, about 3 inches or less.
- AccuWeather predicts mixed weather, including snow, ice, and rain.
- National Weather Service has issued advisories in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and up through Maine.
- The storm could affect major travel cities like Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston.
- The interaction of cold air and the storm will determine snow accumulation areas.
