Triple threat of snow, ice and rain continues to disrupt holiday shopping and travel
By
Jessica Storm, AccuWeather Meteorologist
Published Dec 18, 2021 5:47 AM EST
|
Updated Dec 19, 2021 6:16 AM EST
During the winter, people want to stay warm. They also don't want to pay too much on their heating bill. Here are some ways you can manage your heating bill.
Returning across the northeastern United States this weekend, snow, ice and rain are expected to disrupt holiday travel and dampen last-minute holiday shopping.
After record-challenging warmth surged across the Northeast over the past week, a chilly mix of precipitation began to arrive on Friday night as sleet was reported in central Pennsylvania that melted away quickly after landing on roads and decks of homes, along with some rain. Farther north, light snow began falling early on Saturday morning around Jamestown, New York, accompanied by a thick layer of cold air.
"Snow, sleet and freezing rain also affected portions of the Northeast on Saturday," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Lauren Hyde.
As of Sunday morning, Vermont has been the biggest winner in terms of snow amounts. Six inches of snow fell by Saturday night in Middlebury and Duxbury, with just under 7 inches reported in Orwell as snow continued to fall. Nine inches fell in Sharon, with several other spots like Randolph Center and Killington reporting 8 inches of snow as of early Sunday morning.
There were also some hefty totals across northern New York state, including 7 inches in Saranac Lake, Watertown, Ticonderoga and Schroon Falls.
"In the United States, the bull's-eye for heavier snow centered on New England, especially the Green and White Mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Mary Gilbert.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APP
After snow stops falling on Sunday, many of these areas will receive a total of more than 6 inches of snow, with over a foot possible at the peaks.
Some cities in New York state like Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo can end up with anywhere from 1-3 inches, with the Adirondacks forecast to securely receive a total of over 3 inches of snow and up to 12 in places. Burlington, Vermont; Bangor, Maine; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Montreal, Quebec; are all forecast to have 3-6 inches total fall, while Toronto, Ontario, can end up with around 2-4 inches of snow.
"An AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 15 inches is most likely over the ridges and peaks of the mountains," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
While this snow will bring joy to some, it can be equally dangerous, especially during the holidays as the roads bustle with shoppers and travelers alike.
"Travelers, especially on those traversing wide stretches of interstates 87 and 90 will need to keep aware for changing visibility and slick roadways," Gilbert warned. Those waiting on last-minute gifts in the mail might have to wait a bit longer as shipping gets disrupted.
Much of Massachusetts and parts of New York and Connecticut featured a wintry mix with a glaze of ice. AccuWeather forecasters urge motorists to drive slowly and carefully if they have to travel, be aware of changing weather conditions and be sure to have an ice scraper handy. While roads might look just wet, that could be ice instead.
To the south, holiday shoppers had mainly rain to contend with in places like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City, dashing hopes for a white Christmas. Saturday turned out wet with cold rain for the Big Apple, with high temperatures in the upper 40s.
Precipitation began to shift out of the area late on Saturday, lingering on Sunday morning across parts of Maine and Atlantic Canada. For areas that received rain Saturday afternoon and evening, the threat for icy roads and sidewalks may appear Saturday night as colder air rushes back in again right on the heels of the departing storm.
"Cold air pushing in behind this weekend’s storm will keep temperatures at or just below normal for much of the region, but given the warmth many areas achieved to end the week, it will feel much more unseasonable," said Gilbert.
Brisk conditions are forecast across the Northeast on Sunday as flurries litter the northern half of the region. Temperatures will generally be in the 20s, 30s and 40s throughout the day. Sunday night in New York City, temperatures are likely to dip into the upper 20s, several degrees below the average of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. This quick change from warm to winter could lead to increased heating bills for residents across the region.
This seasonably cold pattern is anticipated to continue. There can be a couple of disturbances producing snow showers across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast this week, according to the long-range team.
For the latest weather news check back on AccuWeather.com. Watch the AccuWeather Network on DIRECTV, Frontier, Spectrum, fuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. AccuWeather Now is now available on your preferred streaming platform.
Report a Typo
News / Winter Weather
Triple threat of snow, ice and rain continues to disrupt holiday shopping and travel
By Jessica Storm, AccuWeather Meteorologist
Published Dec 18, 2021 5:47 AM EST | Updated Dec 19, 2021 6:16 AM EST
During the winter, people want to stay warm. They also don't want to pay too much on their heating bill. Here are some ways you can manage your heating bill.
Returning across the northeastern United States this weekend, snow, ice and rain are expected to disrupt holiday travel and dampen last-minute holiday shopping.
After record-challenging warmth surged across the Northeast over the past week, a chilly mix of precipitation began to arrive on Friday night as sleet was reported in central Pennsylvania that melted away quickly after landing on roads and decks of homes, along with some rain. Farther north, light snow began falling early on Saturday morning around Jamestown, New York, accompanied by a thick layer of cold air.
"Snow, sleet and freezing rain also affected portions of the Northeast on Saturday," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Lauren Hyde.
As of Sunday morning, Vermont has been the biggest winner in terms of snow amounts. Six inches of snow fell by Saturday night in Middlebury and Duxbury, with just under 7 inches reported in Orwell as snow continued to fall. Nine inches fell in Sharon, with several other spots like Randolph Center and Killington reporting 8 inches of snow as of early Sunday morning.
There were also some hefty totals across northern New York state, including 7 inches in Saranac Lake, Watertown, Ticonderoga and Schroon Falls.
"In the United States, the bull's-eye for heavier snow centered on New England, especially the Green and White Mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Mary Gilbert.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APP
After snow stops falling on Sunday, many of these areas will receive a total of more than 6 inches of snow, with over a foot possible at the peaks.
Some cities in New York state like Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo can end up with anywhere from 1-3 inches, with the Adirondacks forecast to securely receive a total of over 3 inches of snow and up to 12 in places. Burlington, Vermont; Bangor, Maine; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Montreal, Quebec; are all forecast to have 3-6 inches total fall, while Toronto, Ontario, can end up with around 2-4 inches of snow.
"An AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 15 inches is most likely over the ridges and peaks of the mountains," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
While this snow will bring joy to some, it can be equally dangerous, especially during the holidays as the roads bustle with shoppers and travelers alike.
"Travelers, especially on those traversing wide stretches of interstates 87 and 90 will need to keep aware for changing visibility and slick roadways," Gilbert warned. Those waiting on last-minute gifts in the mail might have to wait a bit longer as shipping gets disrupted.
Much of Massachusetts and parts of New York and Connecticut featured a wintry mix with a glaze of ice. AccuWeather forecasters urge motorists to drive slowly and carefully if they have to travel, be aware of changing weather conditions and be sure to have an ice scraper handy. While roads might look just wet, that could be ice instead.
To the south, holiday shoppers had mainly rain to contend with in places like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City, dashing hopes for a white Christmas. Saturday turned out wet with cold rain for the Big Apple, with high temperatures in the upper 40s.
Precipitation began to shift out of the area late on Saturday, lingering on Sunday morning across parts of Maine and Atlantic Canada. For areas that received rain Saturday afternoon and evening, the threat for icy roads and sidewalks may appear Saturday night as colder air rushes back in again right on the heels of the departing storm.
"Cold air pushing in behind this weekend’s storm will keep temperatures at or just below normal for much of the region, but given the warmth many areas achieved to end the week, it will feel much more unseasonable," said Gilbert.
Brisk conditions are forecast across the Northeast on Sunday as flurries litter the northern half of the region. Temperatures will generally be in the 20s, 30s and 40s throughout the day. Sunday night in New York City, temperatures are likely to dip into the upper 20s, several degrees below the average of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. This quick change from warm to winter could lead to increased heating bills for residents across the region.
This seasonably cold pattern is anticipated to continue. There can be a couple of disturbances producing snow showers across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast this week, according to the long-range team.
More to see:
For the latest weather news check back on AccuWeather.com. Watch the AccuWeather Network on DIRECTV, Frontier, Spectrum, fuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. AccuWeather Now is now available on your preferred streaming platform.
Report a Typo