A powerful Arctic cold front is sweeping across the Northeast, bringing with it the season’s first measurable snowfall.
The National Weather Service predicts that the southern Adirondacks and western Mohawk Valley will receive 2 to 4 inches of lake-effect snow overnight Monday, Nov. 10, through Tuesday morning, Nov. 11.
Areas further south, including Connecticut, New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley, may get scattered snow showers on Veterans Day, with maximum temperatures in the upper 30s and windchill values making it feel like the 20s.
Upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania will receive two inches or more of snow, while Western Massachusetts will receive one inch or less.
Parts of upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania will receive 2 inches or more of snow, with light snow and snow showers lasting into Thursday morning, Nov. 13, in some areas.
Cities such as Syracuse are anticipated to receive 4 to 6 inches, although locations further south, including Binghamton, may receive 1 to 2 inches. Western Massachusetts, including Pittsfield, is expected to have an inch or less of accumulation.
The front is also bringing in much cooler air, with temperatures dipping into the upper 20s inland and around 30 degrees along the shore. Wind chills are forecast to drop into the teens and low 20s, resulting in a cold start to the week.
AccuWeather meteorologists predict that the Arctic air mass will cause widespread frost and freeze conditions across much of the eastern United States. This will bring the growing season to a close in certain locations, increasing heating demands.
A look at the areas where snow is likely to fall on Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, with the heaviest snow in the deepest blue.
The snow is part of a broader lake-effect storm that spans from Illinois to New York, driven by sustained winds blowing across the warm waters of the Great Lakes.
The National Weather Service tells travelers to expect slick roads and poor visibility in regions with heavy snowfall.