COLUMBUS, Ohio – Growing signs of a winter storm early next week could create hazardous travel from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast as snow and ice spread northward on Tuesday. A developing low-pressure system along the Gulf Coast is expected to move into the Mid-Atlantic before pushing into the Northeast on Wednesday, raising the risk of widespread disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service, confidence is increasing that the system will bring impactful snow across a large corridor stretching from Ohio through Pennsylvania, New York, and into New England. Interior parts of the Mid-Atlantic stand the best chance for several inches of accumulation, while the southern and central Appalachians face the added threat of icing that could make roads treacherous.
Communities in West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, western Virginia, and interior Maryland should prepare for elevated risks on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses. Even a light glaze of ice may be enough to cause spinouts and scattered power interruptions. Farther north, cities such as Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Albany may see plowable snow that slows the Tuesday evening commute.
The exact track remains uncertain, and shifts could significantly affect snowfall and icing zones. Residents across the region should monitor updates as the system approaches, as additional watches or advisories may be issued.
