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Northeast Faces Persistent Winter Storm with Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

A slow-moving coastal low continues to bring snow, rain, and gusty winds to the region, with additional precipitation expected Sunday before milder weather returns Monday.

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Overview

  • A slow-moving low-pressure system is impacting the Northeast with snow, rain, and winds gusting up to 50 mph along coastal areas like Cape Cod and the Islands.
  • Significant snow accumulation has been reported, including 9 inches in Princeton, Massachusetts, and 5.8 inches in Austerlitz, New York, with higher elevations receiving 5-9 inches.
  • The coastal low intensified offshore, producing snowfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour and thundersnow in central Massachusetts earlier Saturday.
  • Winter alerts remain in effect for areas such as the Green Mountains, Berkshires, and Catskills, with additional rain and snow expected through Sunday.
  • Conditions are forecast to improve Monday, with drier air, sunshine, and temperatures rising into the 60s across much of the region.