Albany, N.Y. – A powerful early December winter storm is set to blanket the Northeast beginning Tuesday, bringing snowfall rates of up to one inch per hour from New York through Maine. Travel disruptions are expected to intensify through Tuesday night as snow piles up quickly across major highways and city centers.
According to the National Weather Service, a low-pressure system moving from the Gulf Coast will strengthen as it tracks toward the Mid-Atlantic and into the interior Northeast. The heaviest snow is projected across the Poconos, Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, where accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are likely, with isolated areas seeing more than a foot.
The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds will reduce visibility and make untreated roads treacherous, particularly during the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Transportation officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel, allow extra time for plowing operations, and prepare for potential delays in flights and public transit.
The storm will push into the Canadian Maritimes by early Wednesday, but lingering snow and icy conditions could persist through the day. Travelers are advised to stay alert for additional winter weather advisories and updates.
Warnings remain in effect across much of the Northeast through Tuesday night.
