In the Mid-Atlantic, severe thunderstorm warnings are active, particularly in Maryland and surrounding areas, where a backward C shape detected in radar indicates gusty winds and strong possibly damaging thunderstorms. As storms move toward the Northeast, residents should prepare for the potential of hail and heavy rainfall. Reports of hail near one inch in diameter have already circulated, raising concerns for hazardous conditions.
As temperatures begin to drop, heavy rainfall will transition to snowfall in parts of the Northeast, particularly New York State. As the colder air infiltrates the region, Lake Effect snow is expected to lead to significant accumulations. Residents along the shores of the Great Lakes are advised to stay updated on weather alerts as conditions may rapidly change, creating challenging winter travel.
Looking ahead, forecasters are monitoring the potential for a strong wintry system to impact parts of the Central and Eastern United States. Models indicate the likelihood of an ice storm and potentially heavy snowfall in various regions as the new year progresses. Cold air pooling from Canada suggests that much of the nation could experience freezing temperatures, particularly affecting areas from Oklahoma to the Gulf Coast.
As we enter the New Year, meteorologist Hutch Johnson has issued a weather alert for parts of the Northeastern United States and the Ohio River Valley. The region is currently experiencing significant rainfall with severe thunderstorm warnings in effect, particularly concentrated in Maryland and Washington D.C. Where radar shows pockets of heavy rain and the risk of hail up to one inch in diameter. As the weather system progresses, those same areas will transition to snowfall, leading to Lake Effect snow warnings in parts of New York State. This transitional weather is only the first of multiple systems expected, with the potential for an ice storm and heavy snow blankets across much of Central and Eastern United States early in 2024.
