'Heavy' Snow Warning Announced for 10 States as Temperatures Plunge
A second wave of cold air is expected to see temperatures plunge across the Northeast, just a day after celebrating Easter.
While a full week into April, well below historically normal temperatures are expected to hit from Michigan to Maine this week. A jet stream is dipping southward into the Northeast again, directing multiple rounds of Canadian air into the region.
"People who stepped out early Monday morning had a bit of a shock, with temperatures starting in the 30s to low 40s in many locations," Accuweather noted. "Even though readings will be within a few degrees of the historical average, they were 20-40 degrees lower than those many places experienced over the Easter weekend."
'Heavy' Snow Coming to the Northeast
With a stronger surge of cold arriving in the Northeast, conditions are expected to feel more like a February day than one of early April.
Daytime temperatures across much of the Upper Midwest and Appalachians aren't expected to eclipse the 30s, while farther east of the Appalachians, afternoon temperatures will reach the 50s, but the wind chills will make it feel like high 30s or low 40s.
With the chilly air in the forecast, Accuweather is calling for "frequent flurries and snow showers from Michigan to Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey, New York and New England. Snow showers will mix with rain along the southern and eastern fringe."
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont are expected to see snowfall.
Some snow showers are expected to be "frequent and heavy enough to produce accumulations, especially in the northern Alleghenies, Adirondacks, Catskills, Berkshires and the Green and White Mountains."
Up to five inches of snow is expected across the region.
Snow Brings End to Ongoing Flooding, Warmer Temperatures in Store
It's not all bad news, though. The snowfall is expected to help ease the ongoing flooding of streams and rivers in the upper Midwest.
AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham provided a statement with context surrounding the change in weather.
"While the snow, cold air and lingering snow showers will be another setback for spring weather fans, the break from heavy rain will help mitigate ongoing flooding of streams and rivers in the Upper Midwest," he said. "A significant number of small streams and rivers will experience minor to moderate flooding this week from Missouri to Michigan."
The other good news is that this latest winter storm is expected to leave swiftly while much warmer temperatures are in store for the second half of the week.
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