Boston, Massachusetts – A broad late-January winter pattern could bring accumulating snow and growing travel concerns along the Upper East Coast, impacting major metro areas from the Mid-Atlantic into northern New England.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of the Upper East Coast is included in a slight risk for heavy snow from Saturday through the following Friday, signaling an increased chance for one or more organized winter systems affecting the region. Colder air is expected to remain in place, increasing confidence that snow will be the dominant precipitation type during this window.
Along the Interstate 95 corridor, including New York City, Boston, and Providence, temperatures trending below normal raise the potential for slick roadways, transit delays, and slower commutes if snow develops during peak travel hours. Even moderate snowfall could significantly impact bridges, tunnels, and urban road networks.
Farther north across New Hampshire and Maine, colder conditions support more efficient accumulation, especially during overnight periods. Snow could affect long stretches of I-95, I-93, and regional airports serving the Northeast.
Transportation agencies along the East Coast urge residents to monitor conditions closely, allow extra travel time, and prepare vehicles with winter safety supplies. With cold air expected to persist, snow that falls may linger between systems.
More detailed timing and potential winter weather advisories are expected as the late-January window approaches, with clearer impacts becoming available by early next week.
