Rain will change to snow in parts of the mid-South on Tuesday from a weather system which could also delay commuters in the Northeast because of snowfall on Wednesday morning.
An arctic cold front will push off the East Coast by later Tuesday. In addition to causing temperatures to drop below average, rain will change to snow in a narrow strip from the mid-South into the Interstate 95 corridor of the Northeast.
Here's a look at the timing and how much snow you can expect.
Early Week Forecast Timing
Tuesday's Forecast
Rain could change to snow or sleet during the day Tuesday in an area from northern Texas and central Arkansas to northern Mississippi, western and Middle Tennessee, northwest Alabama, southern Kentucky and West Virginia.
The greatest chance of any accumulations during the day will be on grassy and elevated surfaces. We cannot rule out slick travel conditions in spots late in the day, mainly in higher elevations.
Tuesday Night's Forecast
Cold air pushing in behind the front will eventually help change rain to snow in parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast by Tuesday night.
Since this snow will be falling overnight in these areas, it will have a greater chance of accumulating, particularly on grassy and elevated surfaces. Some roads in the Northeast could receive slushy accumulations of snowfall as well.
Wednesday's Forecast
Snow is likely to linger into the first part of Wednesday near the Interstate 95 corridor of the Northeast.
The morning commute could be slowed by low visibility and slushy accumulations of snowfall on roads. Commuters might be delayed even in areas where roads remain wet from snowfall.
Conditions will improve for the afternoon commute since the snowfall will have ended by then.
How Much Snow?
Portions of the mid-South could pick up a dusting to perhaps an inch of snow, mostly on grassy or elevated surfaces.
Areas from the mid-Atlantic into southern New England that pick up snow will receive generally light accumulations of less than 3 inches.
This could be the first official measurable snow of the season for Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia. Measurable snow is defined as an accumulation of 0.1 inches or greater.
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