Northeast Faces Flood Risks from Rapid Snowmelt and Heavy Rain

Warmer temperatures and significant rainfall this week could lead to localized flooding across parts of the Northeast and New England.

A brief warm-up is expected across the Northeast, with temperatures rising 10-15 degrees above average, before colder weather returns midweek.
Heavy rainfall combined with melting snow is predicted to increase the risk of localized flooding, particularly in areas with substantial snow accumulation from earlier storms.
The heaviest rain is forecast for Wednesday, with areas along the I-95 corridor and parts of New England facing a Level 2 flood risk, according to NOAA's Weather Prediction Center.
While the rainfall may help alleviate drought conditions in some areas, it is unlikely to fully erase the months-long dry spell that fueled wildfires earlier this fall.
As colder air moves back in later this week, rain may transition to snow in parts of the interior Northeast, though snowfall amounts remain uncertain due to wet ground and fluctuating temperatures.