Weekend storm to bring heavy snow to Northeast, severe weather to South

The seemingly endless cycle of snow, torrential rain, and disruptive weather will continue this weekend as another powerful storm system lashes the central and eastern U.S., with the added threat of a multi-day severe weather outbreak.Unlike the previous storms this week, the weekend storm will rapidly strengthen over the Deep South rather than waiting until it nears the East Coast, the FOX Forecast Center said.The jet stream, which has been guiding each winter storm, will take on a more amplified dip across the South instead of remaining relatively flat.Because this low-pressure system will be stronger and farther south than previous storms, it will generate widespread rain on its eastern side as it tracks northward toward the Northeast.This will significantly limit, but not completely eliminate, the potential for snow.

Most snowfall will not develop until the system taps into colder air over the Midwest, upstate New York, and New England.Moderate-to-heavy snow will primarily target the Interstate 90 corridor from Des Moines, Iowa, to Chicago and eastward into New England.A good chunk of upstate New York and New England could potentially see another significant round of snowfall, possibly up to a foot, especially north of Boston.

Additionally, strong winds could create treacherous travel conditions.For cities along the Interstate 95 corridor, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, the same cold front fueling severe storms in the South could hold together as it moves north, the FOX Forecast Center said.Some computer forecast models even suggest moderate warming could lead to scattered thunderstorms, a complete 180 degrees from the wintry conditions seen earlier in the week. This storm system will also generate severe thunderstorms across the South and Southeast on Saturday.All severe weather threats – including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes – will be possible. The National Weather Service�...