Weekly Highlights January 11th to 17th

This week’s weather pattern remains active across much of the country, with winter firmly holding on in several regions. A series of fast-moving clipper systems will track through the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, bringing multiple chances for light to moderate snow. These systems may not be major storms on their own, but together they will contribute to accumulating snowfall and reinforce the colder air already in place.

Sunday, snow is expected across parts of the Northeast, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic states. Later in the week, another system will bring snow to the Great Lakes and Northeast from Thursday into Friday. Snowfall totals with this storm look to range from 1 to 4 inches for many areas, but interior portions of the Northeast could see over 4 inches. The Washington, D.C. area is also a region to watch, as this storm could deliver more than 4 inches of snow. When combined with earlier snow, some locations may end the week with totals exceeding 6 inches. 

Cold air will remain a major story, centered over the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and Northeast, with the chill expanding farther south into the Southeast as the week goes on. In the Pacific Northwest, conditions stay unsettled with periods of rain throughout the week. Further south, a mixed rain and snow event on Thursday could bring the chance for snow as far south as the Atlanta area. Not much going on in the West this week.

Looking toward the weekend, the Southeast will see another shift as a cold front approaches. Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Saturday, developing ahead of this front and signaling another change in the weather pattern as we head into next weekend. Overall, it’s a busy week with snow, cold, and changing conditions across much of the country.

By Matt K.

Forecaster