Cold Snap Continues: Forecasters Eye Potential Snowfall This Weekend

Persistent Freezing Temperatures

• 🥶 Freezing temperatures are expected to persist throughout the week, with no immediate thaw in sight.
• 🌡️ Current numbers are in the 20s, with some areas to the north experiencing teens, and windchills are predicted to be sub-zero by tomorrow morning.
• ❄️ Today marks the fifth consecutive day of sub-freezing temperatures, and this pattern is anticipated to continue through Sunday.

Snow Accumulation and Conditions

• 🧊 The existing snow on the ground is frozen solid and unlikely to melt anytime soon due to the persistent cold.
• 🧣 Despite the extreme cold, the lack of strong breezes is making it more tolerable for outdoor activities compared to previous days.
• 📏 One report mentions a snow mound taller than a 6-foot person, indicating significant accumulation.

Potential Weekend Storm and Snowfall

• ⛈️ A storm is expected to develop offshore the Mid-Atlantic by Saturday, with potential impacts on Sunday.
• ❓ The exact track of the storm is still uncertain, leading to a range of scenarios for snowfall amounts in the area.
• 🌊 While snowfall is uncertain, coastal impacts such as strong winds and potential coastal flooding are more likely, regardless of the storm's precise track.
• 🌨️ If the storm tracks closer to the coast, there is a possibility of significant snowfall, especially east of the city.
• 🚫 Conversely, if the storm tracks further offshore, the area might receive no snow at all.
• ⚠️ Forecasters emphasize that this is an evolving situation and updates will be provided.