Potential for "Big Snowstorm" in Northeast in AccuWeather Forecast for Monday

Potential for "Big Snowstorm" in Northeast in AccuWeather Forecast for Monday

AccuWeather Chief Broadcast Meteorologist Bernie Rayno warned the northeast on Friday to “buckle up” for some harsh winter weather starting Monday.  

"Less than a week after a historic snowfall in parts of the Midwest, a second winter storm is predicted to take aim at the region," said Accuweather. "Unlike the last storm, a secondary storm may form and become an all-out nor'easter early next week. That would bring the potential for heavy snow to parts of the central Appalachians, mid-Atlantic and New England."

According to Accuweather, the potential for heavy snowfall in the region would start by midday on Monday, with "slippery roads, reduced visibility, and disrupted travel."

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More About Storm -- and Duration

The storm on deck for this weekend has the potential to bring much heavier snow for not only some of these Ohio Valley states but also many areas farther to the east, including areas from the central Appalachians to the coastal mid-Atlantic and New England.

There is the likelihood for the storm to get a strong "second wind" as it swings through the Northeast with a great potential for heavy snow in when compared to the storm that hit on Tuesday.

AccuWeather’s forecast team warns that storm could evolve into a major, long-lasting nor'easter near the Atlantic coast where some areas may be pounded by accumulating snow and gusty winds that can produce blizzard conditions for multiple hours.

"We are confident that a strong secondary storm will form and affect the Northeast this time around,” Rayno said. “But the exact track and speed of strengthening of that storm will determine where the heaviest swath of snow ends up in relation to the coast and areas well inland.”

Another factor that is likely to contribute to substantial snowfall with this storm will be the duration of the storm. Snow of varying intensity may occur for two to three days in some locations, instead of the more typical eight to 12 hours that occurs with most winter storms.