East Coast – A powerful Nor’easter is expected to impact a large portion of the eastern United States beginning Friday, with snow spreading across the Carolinas and northeast Georgia before expanding northward as the storm intensifies over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, confidence is high that snow will affect at least a dozen states, stretching from the southern Appalachians through parts of the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast. While exact snowfall totals are still being refined, some areas could see more than a foot of snow as the system strengthens offshore.
The storm timeline begins Friday, when snow develops across the Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Impacts are expected to increase Friday night as colder air deepens and precipitation becomes more widespread.
By Saturday, the Nor’easter is forecast to intensify along the East Coast, leading to heavier snowfall rates and deteriorating travel conditions. Forecasters say this period may bring the most significant impacts, especially in areas where snow bands persist for several hours.
Into Saturday night and Sunday, the storm continues to track north, potentially bringing accumulating snow to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Gusty winds may combine with falling snow to reduce visibility at times, further complicating travel.
The National Weather Service urges residents across the affected region to complete preparations now, noting that even small shifts in the storm track could significantly change local snowfall totals. Officials also warn that details on timing and duration will continue to be updated as the event draws closer.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel during peak snowfall, and prepare for rapidly changing road conditions beginning Friday.
