A tornado snow storm could bring hazardous conditions to the east coast this weekend, meteorologists have warned.
AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Adam Douty told The New York Post that although most forecasts point toward a ‘big storm’ this weekend, the ‘impact all depends on where it’s going to track along the East Coast.’
Heavy snow, ice, high winds and floods are possible if weather forecasts don’t show the storm.
If business as usual, the Easter bank holiday could see coastal flooding and beach erosion.
The highest risk of several inches of snow is in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, meteorologists said.
Douty said the holiday could affect southern states of Maine and North Carolina, with Massachusetts hardest hit by snowfall.
The Philadelphia U.S. Meteorological Service’s office also reiterated Tuesday that current forecasts for the storm are comparable to other 3 to 5 day forecasts by past major storms that should be monitored very closely.
A bomb cyclone is a storm that grows rapidly, leading to a considerable drop in air pressure.
It is still too early to provide specific outcomes (such as snowfall totals) for this storm. A lot can change between now and then. However, the potential exists for an impactful winter storm Friday Night into Saturday. pic.twitter.com/JjOkubSSPU
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 25, 2022
Confidence is increasing that a coastal storm will bring significant winter impacts to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including the I-95 major metro areas, Friday through the weekend. Heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding are all possible. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/7dKwawu6fr
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 25, 2022
'Big storm' may rock NYC region with foot of snow or more: forecasters https://t.co/rpvbzVCjwh pic.twitter.com/ibEGebGXX7
— New York Post (@nypost) January 25, 2022
We're tracking an East Coast storm heading into the weekend. Snow, wind and coastal flooding are likely impacts for portions of the Northeast, but key details remain uncertain, including what areas might see significant impacts.
Latest: https://t.co/uk1RiH9ICZ pic.twitter.com/dOkIG0ge74
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) January 25, 2022
[Winter Storm Late This Week or Weekend?] A lot of questions remain unresolved, but we are monitoring developments regarding a possible coastal storm Friday into Saturday that could affect our area. Stay tuned!
As an outlook/overview, here is what we know & what isn't clear: pic.twitter.com/a6NurXat9E
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 24, 2022
Wobbles in the projected storm track have a major influence on what we will experience Saturday. Just too early to know with confidence how much impact storm has. More to come as data becomes clearer and we get closer to Saturday. #WeatherWisdom #Noreaster pic.twitter.com/RN3j1RokZw
— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) January 25, 2022
Saturday storm still in the cards with specifics 5 days out lacking. Will be watching how the area of heaviest moisture is forecast to behave in the coming days. Is it an inland snow jackpot, greater Boston or too far east for a major hit? Questions to be answered. pic.twitter.com/2uNocKnUB6
— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) January 24, 2022
SIGNIFICANT STORM POTENTIAL…
Friday night-Saturday is the timeframe of concern. Track is still not certain and will determine how much snow we get- but confidence is growing on a disruptive storm that could bring heavy snow, strong wind and coastal flooding. Stay tuned… #WCVB pic.twitter.com/XACZHxghQx— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 25, 2022
Yesterday I shared our exclusive in-house @nbc10boston and @necn forecast system had an 80-90% chance of snow Saturday in Eastern New England – no change today. Also seeing consistency in early snow projection from our system, second day of 6-12"+ potential (thread) pic.twitter.com/C2Ywo3in1V
— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) January 25, 2022
For now…the key messaging in the once per half hour I showed this on TV this morning has been: still much too early to take verbatim, but at the very least this shows the significant potential the storm holds.
— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) January 25, 2022
What's at stake depending on storm track/exact point of strengthening? Of course, snow amounts – also wind gust frequency/intensity – strengthening near but off the coast would introduce blizzard potential, and coastal flood potential. 3 important factors hanging in the balance. pic.twitter.com/xMjZLR0rej
— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) January 25, 2022
No denying there is urgency for this storm but the wiggle room is still there. Majority of models suggesting it closes in on "benchmark" putting the region in a high impact event. But a notch to the W would shift to a rain/wind event. Slip to the SE would be a miss…more to come pic.twitter.com/7jxOFnikJF
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) January 25, 2022
You want bombogenesis…you get bombogenesis!
Rapid intensification of this system as it races towards southern New England from Friday night through Saturday. pic.twitter.com/LxuGKQUT58
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) January 25, 2022
No matter the ultimate track, astronomical tides will be a headline for coastal areas.
High tide will be reaching 10.6' in Boston on Saturday. Flood stage is 12.5'. All signs point to over 2' of surge meaning flooding is likely. This trend can be extended to most by the water. pic.twitter.com/kGAA2042kG
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) January 25, 2022
Significant coastal storm potential for Saturday as heavy snow and strong winds are possible… need to watch the coast too as tides are astronomical on the high side, especially Saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/7xt25zVXgN
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) January 25, 2022
High tides on Saturday are around 8am and 9pm. The morning tide level is 1.7 feet higher than the evening tide in Boston. pic.twitter.com/tUyx7PHffx
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) January 25, 2022
Our next chance for snow arrives by the end of the week. Make sure you are checking back in with us as we are able to fine tune the forecast! pic.twitter.com/iU500vMY1s
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) January 25, 2022
Possible storm tracks for Saturday…#2 gives us the classic nor'easter with major impacts (snow, wind, coastal flooding) in eastern New England as it passes over the "benchmark". #3 looks less likely now with the afternoon model updates. @NBC10Boston @NECN pic.twitter.com/vxrzgEtxrC
— Pamela Gardner NBC10 Boston (@Pamelanbcboston) January 25, 2022