SNOW IN THE NORTHEAST

Storm Map: Major Coastal Storm Could Bring Wet Snow and Heavy Rain – November 10–15, 2026

A developing coastal storm could bring a significant change in weather across the Northeast late this week, with a combination of rain, wet snow, and colder temperatures. The greatest concern will be the potential for accumulating wet snow across interior portions of the Northeast and eastern Canada, while heavier rainfall develops closer to the Atlantic coastline.

A Developing Coastal Storm Takes Shape

We are watching a developing storm system that could impact the Northeast Friday into Saturday. As low pressure strengthens and moves along the Atlantic coastline, it will draw moisture northward while colder air remains established across portions of the Great Lakes, interior Northeast, and eastern Canada.

This setup could produce a wide range of precipitation types, depending on how far inland the coastal storm tracks and how effectively colder air remains in place.

Wet Snow Across Interior New England and Eastern Canada

The greatest potential for accumulating wet snow will be across interior portions of New York and New England, extending into Quebec and parts of eastern Canada. Colder air will be in place across these areas, allowing precipitation to fall as snow.

Some locations could experience periods of heavier, wetter snowfall, particularly across higher elevations and areas farther north. The potential for slushy accumulations could create difficult travel conditions, especially Friday night into Saturday.

Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Farther west, colder air will support periods of snow showers across portions of the Great Lakes and interior Northeast. Areas closer to the Great Lakes may see a rain-and-snow mixture, with some locations receiving little more than a coating, particularly on grassy and elevated surfaces.

Heavy Rain Along the Atlantic Coast

Closer to the coastline, the storm is expected to produce primarily rain. The heaviest precipitation could extend from the Carolinas through the Mid-Atlantic and into portions of New England.

Periods of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding, especially in areas where rainfall becomes persistent. Coastal locations will also need to monitor the potential for gusty winds as the low-pressure system strengthens offshore.

The Cold Air Factor

One of the most important aspects of this forecast will be the availability of colder air across the Northeast. The interaction between the coastal storm and the colder air mass to the north and west will determine how much of the precipitation falls as snow rather than rain.

A slight change in the storm track or temperature profile could significantly alter snowfall amounts and the location of the rain-to-snow transition.

The Bottom Line

Friday into Saturday could bring a significant early-season storm to the Northeast. Interior areas of New York and New England, along with portions of eastern Canada, will have the potential for accumulating wet snow, while the Atlantic coastal corridor faces periods of heavy rain and possible localized flooding.

This system bears watching over the next several days. The exact storm track, temperature profile, and placement of the heaviest precipitation will ultimately determine where the greatest impacts occur.

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