Summary
The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for five states in the Northeast U.S. due to an expected mix of snow, sleet, and ice. This weather system could make travel dangerous from Thursday evening through Friday, with concerns about slippery roads and possible damage to trees and power lines. Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend, reducing the storm's impact.
Key Facts
- The advisory affects Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York.
- Up to 2 inches of snow and sleet, along with ice accumulations, are predicted.
- Hazardous conditions could make travel difficult during the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
- Meteorologists are mainly concerned about sleet and freezing rain, especially north of the Massachusetts Turnpike.
- Ice accumulations might reach a quarter of an inch in some areas like the southern Adirondacks.
- By the weekend, temperatures may rise to the 40s and 50s, likely ending the storm's impact.
- Other parts of the country are experiencing above-average temperatures, possibly breaking high-temperature records.
- Western U.S. states have also received winter weather advisories, expecting snowfall later in the week.
