Overview
- Rain on Wednesday is forecast to change to a brief wintry mix or snow Wednesday night into Thursday across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest, with the National Weather Service signaling low overall totals.
- Higher elevations and lake-effect zones could see localized amounts, including roughly 2–4 inches in northern New England’s mountains and 2–3 inches near Lake Huron.
- Temperatures drop sharply late Wednesday into Friday, with highs falling into the 20s and 30s and wind chills near or below zero in some areas such as metro Detroit.
- Travel impacts are expected to be minor for most, though isolated slick spots are possible where light snow occurs, especially on bridges and overpasses.
- Forecasts for the Deep South call for mainly rain, including a 40% Wednesday-night chance and a brief mix after about 9 p.m. in Alabama, while the Gulf Coast receives only glancing cold shots.