Linda Lam
A potent coastal low will bring rain, snow and gusty winds to parts of the Northeast beginning Thursday.
An upper-level low-pressure system is spreading its way across the Northeast right now. At the same time, an area of low pressure off the coast will strengthen as it moves slowly northeastward toward New England Thursday night into Friday.
Ample moisture will accompany the coastal low, which means some beneficial precipitation is ahead for parts of the Northeast. In addition, a pocket of cold air from the upper low will move over the Northeast Thursday night into Friday, which will allow some of the precipitation to fall as snow, particularly in the higher elevations.
Forecast
Thursday - Thursday Night
Locally heavy rain is likely Thursday into Thursday night near the Northeast coast as the coastal low organizes and intensifies.
Farther inland, some of the higher elevations could see rain change to snow or a mix of rain and snow Thursday night as temperatures tumble into the 30s. Accumulating snow is most likely to be confined to elevations above 800 to 1,500 feet.
(MAPS: 7-Day Forecast)
Thursday Night's ForecastFriday
Rain will continue in most lower elevations of New England and New York state, particularly near the Maine and New Hampshire coasts. A mix of rain and snow is expected farther inland, particularly in the higher elevations.
Gusty winds are also anticipated at times, especially closer to the coast in New England.
Friday's ForecastFriday Night
Precipitation will slowly wind down in New England, though parts of Maine and New Hampshire may see the most persistent areas of rain and/or wet snow.
Winds will remain gusty, mainly along the coast.
The coastal low will pull away from the region by Saturday, although some scattered showers and drizzle might linger in parts of eastern New England into Saturday afternoon.
Friday Night's ForecastHow Much Snow and Rain?
Higher elevations of New England and eastern New York have the highest potential to see heavy, wet snow accumulate.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings, winter storm watches and winter weather advisories for the snowfall from western and central Massachusetts into parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, northeast New York and Maine.
Winter Weather AlertsMore than 6 inches of snow is possible in portions of the Berkshires, Green Mountains, White Mountains and Adirondack Mountains. These totals will likely be confined to higher elevations above 800 to 1,500 feet.
The snow could slicken travel, especially at nighttime on mountainous rounds. Some areas could see broken tree limbs and localized power outages because of the heavy, wet nature of the snow.
Locally heavy rainfall is likely in southern and eastern New England, with lower rainfall amounts farther north and west.
This moisture will be beneficial in some spots as about 40% of the Northeast is abnormally dry, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor.
Snow and Rain ForecastChilly Temperatures
Below-average temperatures for mid-April will accompany this late-week system in the Northeast. Highs will be as much as 10 degrees colder than average on Friday.
Friday's highs will only top out in the 40s and 50s for many spots, which will be a noticeable change from widespread temperatures in the mid- to upper 60s earlier in the week.
Low temperatures will also return to near average late this week, with most locations dipping into the 30s and 40s Friday through Sunday mornings.
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