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New Year’s Eve Brings Light Snow and Isolated Squalls Across Midwest and Northeast

Brief bursts could sharply cut visibility for late‑night travelers.

Overview

  • Scattered snow showers develop across parts of the Midwest during the day and reach portions of the Northeast mainly around midnight into early Thursday.
  • Most locations are forecast to receive a coating to around 1 inch of snow, with 2 to 2.5 inches possible in higher elevations and favored northern terrain.
  • Metro Detroit expects snow from mid to late morning through evening, with around 1 inch common and isolated spots near 2 inches as winds gust up to about 30 mph.
  • South‑central Pennsylvania and parts of New Hampshire face the highest risk for brief snow squalls between roughly midnight and pre‑dawn, bringing rapid visibility drops and slick roads.
  • After the system exits early Thursday, skies trend clearer with a continued cold pattern and largely quiet weather into the weekend.