Another Winter System Targets Midwest and Northeast

A new round of winter weather is set to take aim at the Midwest and Northeast as March begins, continuing an active stretch of storms across the eastern half of the country. Another clipper is likely to dive in from the northern Plains through the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley and back into the northeast by Friday and Saturday. The developing system will move across the central U.S. and into the Great Lakes. It will strengthen as it pushes toward the Interstate 95 corridor. 

Snow is expected to start first across portions of the Midwest, including cities such as Chicago and Indianapolis, before spreading into parts of Ohio, western Pennsylvania and upstate New York. As the system shifts east, accumulating snow could extend into major Northeast metro areas, potentially creating travel slowdowns during the early part of the week. Areas that recently dealt with winter weather may once again find themselves digging out. 

Temperatures are expected to remain cold enough to support snow rather than rain in many areas, particularly north of major metropolitan corridors. That means the wintry feel will stick around, and melting will be limited until a more sustained warm-up arrives. However, farther south, the setup could support a messy mix of precipitation. Warmer air wrapping into the system may lead to sleet or freezing rain along parts of the storm’s southern edge, increasing the risk for slick roads. Residents are encouraged to allow extra time for travel and use caution on untreated roads as the Northeast continues to navigate a persistently snowy stretch of winter weather.

This latest system is part of a broader, active late-winter pattern that continues to send disturbances across the country.

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