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Forecasters say a weekend winter storm could either graze or hit the Northeast, but its exact path and strength remain uncertain until it organizes off the coast; a closer coast track could bring damaging winds and coastal flooding to New England, while most models indicate light snow to a few inches from Washington to Boston, with a small chance of a bigger system if two upper-atmosphere energy streams align.
A new winter storm is expected to form off the Carolina coast this weekend and bring snow to parts of the East Coast, but its exact path is uncertain—a more offshore track would spare most areas, while a westward shift could bring significant snowfall to major cities; Arctic air will also keep temperatures unusually cold from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast, with some areas potentially reaching record lows.
Forecasters warn of another significant weekend winter storm for parts of the East Coast, expected to form off the Southeast coast Saturday and move into the Mid-Atlantic and New England by Sunday. While confidence grows that a storm will develop, its exact track, strength, and snow/ice totals remain uncertain and subject to change. A broad, lingering cold air mass will keep temperatures frigid across much of the U.S. into next week, with some southern spots, including Florida, possibly seeing record-cold conditions. NOAA forecasts and maps are illustrating the potential impacts as details continue to evolve.
Forecasters warn of a potential snowstorm for the Philadelphia region on the weekend of January 24–25, 2026, but the storm’s track and impact remain uncertain as a system approaches from the southwest while an Arctic high remains in place. Regardless, expect a brutally cold weekend with highs in the teens to around 20, and officials will continue monitoring the system for updates.