A midweek storm system is expected to impact a large portion of the East Coast, raising concern for slick and hazardous travel conditions along the Interstate 95 corridor from Maine through New England and into northern Virginia. The primary issue will be a rain-to-snow transition, which may occur quickly in some areas and lead to icy or snow-covered roadways.
From Wednesday into early Thursday, precipitation is expected to overspread the region as rain, especially across coastal and urban areas including Portland, Boston, Providence, New Haven, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the northern Virginia suburbs. Temperatures during the early phase may remain just warm enough for rain, creating wet travel conditions along major highways.
As colder air pushes southward behind the system, rain may change to snow, particularly across interior New England, the Hudson Valley, central Pennsylvania, and portions of northern Maryland and northern Virginia. Even along the immediate I-95 corridor, a brief changeover to snow or wet snow cannot be ruled out, especially overnight.
The greatest concern is road conditions, not heavy snowfall. Wet pavement may rapidly become slick as temperatures fall, especially on bridges, overpasses, and elevated roadways. Gusty winds may also reduce visibility during heavier precipitation bursts, increasing the risk of accidents during overnight and early-morning travel.
Snow showers may linger into Thursday morning, particularly from New England south through the Mid-Atlantic, before conditions gradually improve from north to south.
Drivers traveling along I-95 are urged to allow extra time, reduce speed, and remain alert for rapidly changing conditions. Even minor snow or ice accumulation could lead to significant delays in one of the nation’s busiest travel corridors.
Because small temperature changes could shift impacts, travelers should closely monitor forecasts and travel advisories as this system moves through the East Coast.
