Philadelphia is starting Wednesday with sunny skies and above-average temperatures, but big changes are coming to the forecast as a strengthening storm is expected to bring periods of rain Thursday into Friday, followed by the coldest air of the season this weekend.
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Will it snow? Latest on potential nor’easter headed for Philly, NYC and DC
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Snow chances increase late week with nearby Nor'easter
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Developing nor'easter to bring late week rain, wind and snow potential to Northeast
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Nor'easter brings rain and snow to western Massachusetts
A developing late-week nor'easter is on track to bring the Northeast its first snow of the season, alongside widespread rain and a steep drop in temperatures. However, for major cities along the I-95 corridor, including Washington, D.C.
If you were hoping the late-week nor’easter would bring the first snowflakes of the season to your neighborhood, the latest forecasts aren’t on your side. Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., are expected to see mostly rain, wind and a big chill.
By now, you have probably heard about the potential for a Nor'easter by the end of this week. Confidence remains rather low when it comes to how much rain and snow will add up, but we have a general overview of the event for you today as we continue to learn more. Here's the latest. [...]
Blustery and rainy conditions are expected to hit New York City on Thursday and Friday with a nor'easter set to churn up the coast, potentially bringing the season's first snowfall to some areas.
While this upcoming nor’easter will not make major headlines, it still has some tricks up its sleeve. Steady (not especially heavy) rain, gusty winds (focused on the coast), and some snow mixing in at times best describe this event.
An expansive storm system moving from the central United States toward the East Coast will bring freezing temperatures, rain, and wind to the Delaware Valley, with the possibility of light snow at higher elevations.
Philadelphia is starting Wednesday with sunny skies and above-average temperatures, but big changes are coming to the forecast as a strengthening storm is expected to bring periods of rain Thursday into Friday, followed by the coldest air of the season this weekend.
The storm system is expected to arrive on Thursday and transform into a coastal storm and strengthen as it drifts off the coast of New Jersey on Friday.
A nor'easter is expected to bring a cold mix of rain and snow to western Massachusetts on Thursday night and Friday morning, with higher elevations potentially seeing up to three inches of accumulation.
