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Subscribe to RSSPublished at 6:05 a.m. ET: A winter storm heading for the Northeast could bring major snowfall to upstate New York and New England on Friday and into the weekend – but forecasts are divided on its potential impact.
A clipper from the north is expected to combine with a rainy storm moving through the South to create a snowstorm for many parts of the region late Friday and Saturday, according to Weather Channel meteorologist Kevin Roth.
However, there is still some uncertainty on exactly where and when the two systems combine, he said.
For cities such as Boston, the changing forecast could mean the difference between an icy nuisance and a major winter storm that would dump up to 2 feet of snow, bringing widespread disruption.
“The European model, which is the generally the best model we have, has continued to insist there is going to be this really big storm but the other models are not bullish on it at all,” the Weather Channel’s Carl Parker said. “The difference is -- will it be a blockbuster for places like Boston?”
The last time Boston had one foot of snow was in January 2011.
Most of the I-95 corridor is already set for heavy rain on Friday.
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Ice and snow changes our environment, as winter engulfs our world.
Under the European model, the whole region would see significant snow but up to 2 feet would be dumped on Massachusetts – including Boston – and southern Maine overnight Friday.
That level of snow is “potentially life-threatening,” the Weather Channel’s Chris Warren warned.
However, other U.S. models show the two systems combining further to the east, meaning there would still be heavy snow in northern New England but cities such as Boston could receive as little as 2 inches.
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A thought for IA..Scooter Tramp ..... there was a time people thought the world was flat, then we were told it was round, when you get to my age you realize it is really very crooked........ happy snowstorm !!
OK staff writers and weather people just what do you consider to be UPSTATE NEW YORK? Anything north of Yonkers? I live in the Rochester NY area, now that's what I'd call UPSTATE!!!
Americans of today are pathetic. Its almost as if its never snowed in New England in the winter, despite the fact it does every year. The reaction around here to snow lately me wonders whether we've been infected by people from New Orleans. Will we just stand outside and die in the snow?
MSN has pussyfied us....
Probably some will die from just that Skibum.
The Legislators and fearless leader have made it o.k. to live high on the hog paid for by the government which believe me gets him much support and caused him to get re-elected.
This has mandated that those people probably will be to Lazy to put on a coat before they go outside then die because when they fall down due to the Fact that they are to Fat to get up and save themselves from a otherwise fun-filled humorous adventure.
The only pathetic ones I see are the weathermen. I don't see any panic up here in MA. It's business as usual.
Chosen - what does a potential big snow storm have to do with the legislators? Gotta toss in that BS at every opportunity, regardless if it has any bearing on the topic or not. Are you into shock and awe? If so, you have feebly succeeded.
...hate to break it to you..but it only snowed twice last year... once in the fall... it didn't really snow in NE last winter.... now.. the year before... that was NUTS!... just sayin...
Since when is a foot of snow in Mass or NH a "BLOCKBUSTER"?
Blizzard of 78 was a "BLOCKBUSTER"...
C'mon MSN stop with the overdramatizations already...
I think yesterday was the 35th anniversary of the blizzard of '78. I was just a kid but it was great - from a kid's point of view, of course. But there were some deaths, I believe. It was a nasty one.
The blizzard of 1978 was memorable for more than just the 27" of snow Boston received. The storm surge actually swamped most of the coastline and sank the ship bar at Anthony's Pier 4 restaurant. It also took all but 3 parking spaces from the former Nauset Light beach on cape Cod. What I recall the most is being in one of the 10,000 cars stranded under almost three feet snow on route 128 and actually walking home 14 miles through the blizzard. There were also nice memories of entire neighborhoods banding together to dig each other out during the 5 days the state was entirely closed. The myth is that it wasn't predicted because it was, but a heavy build up of snow was the death knell for rear wheel drive cars on bias ply tires.
Last time the European model didn't get that much media attention....turned out to be Sandy. You might want to pay closer attention this time.
It's worrisome to imagine what Evil lurks in damp, dim lit basements of guys up North confined by the weather. Shades of the evil scientist labs of the 50's. :-o
Oh No, We'll never make it! Can't believe what is wrong with me, not only reading about, but commenting on snow. Loser, Loser, Losers...
You chose to be that loser, Gulliver.
@Creek Dog
No offense dude but I much prefer a little dusting from time to time rather than a foot or two of snow.
I hate the snow. For the last few weeks we've had rain, gloom and dustings of snow. I'm tired of cleaning off my car, spreading rock salt and then constantly taking the car to the car was to get the slop off. I'm moving back to FL and nuts on this.
leave maybe the average I Q of both states will go up
minoritywhity,
why are you being and ash?
Wait until Thursday morning and listen to your local forecaster. I live in New Hampshire (southern) and I think that the folks at Accu weather, Weather Channel, CNN, etc all believe that the country ends at Boston.
My sister lives in Pennsylvania and she has often called and asked how we survived. She is surprised when I say "what snow". Other times we dumped on and she heard we were having 50 degree weather.
Mike at WMUR gets right for NH more often than not. They are trying to predict the weather after all. It's not fair to expect perfection.
Well its been nearly 2 years since the last big snow storm in the Boston area. A foot is a lot but lives lost ? Will Gov Patrick close roads to all except snow removal personnel ? I doubt it. I hate to shovel. I don't have one of them fancy " snow blowers " like some of you rich folk. Damn ! It sucks to be poor.
A poor person in Sudbury is still in the 1%. Old enough to remember Pacific Gate restaurant on route 20?
i also only have shovel... but it's also the only exercise i get all year...so BRING IT!
aww and i was hoping the bank of America pavilion would be swept away or in-cased permanently. Jerks....
bring it on maybe it can do what are justice system can't keep the nutcases locked up
this weather forcast brought to you by your friendly neighborhood grocer and dairy.
LOL your right HURRY go buy bread and milk !!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh ya buy some battery's I don't know what for but it must be needed LOL
i will say... every time there's a storm.. a D battery cannot be found on any shelf North of MASS
I dont go by any weather channels! I only go by my Rhuematism! I have the inflammatory kind and its never wrong about the weather! Even long range forecasts! I knew we were going to have the winter from heck! Lool! We had a red hot summer so i knew we were going to have a bad winter! Also i saw flocks and flocks of geese going over in December of all months! They sure couldnt wait to get south! Thats when we had the first cold snap and it went below zero here in Pennsylvania! But i think it may be an early spring! I dont go for that groundhog predicting the weather! That poor guy! My bones tell me whats coming! I knew we were in for a snowy and a bitter cold winter! All my ferral kitty kats grew thiuck furry coats! And they are glad they did! hahah!
Most of the northeast has had minimal snow all winter.
my dafodils are up with buds, the tulips, peonies, hyasinths and every thing else are sticking out of the dirt. i live in va. won't be the 1st time they get covered
love snow!!! hate hot humid summer. we never get any it seems anymore in Philly... that said...Keith you are an idiot. There is fun snow, then there are victims of disaster, hope you are never in the position those poor folks were.
BRING IT BABY !!!! This is why we live in New England YEA !!!! LOVE big old storms Just like the ones we only remember as a child ?? When we were young the big storms were amazing !! Or was it just the same storms we get now but now we do not get a school day off and we must go to work or get written up ! We all just need to be young again call out sick and play all day outside as you did as as a child ! Life is short be a child !
What the heck everyone on here likes the word "troll"
i don't know why they got me saying it lol and yet i have no reason why they said it that is though a good question
Wow, two feet of snow in southern New Hampshire. Sounds like some fun could be had. I remember we used to go skitching when I was at UNH, on borrowed Burger King plastic trays. However, that was years ago, so this weekend I'll just fire up a Fuente Opus X out back and enjoy the SoCal sun and temps in the 70s.
Quad, towrope, snowboard. Need I say more? A gallon of gas can equal a few hours of fun! Just prepare yourself properly for the storm in case its worse than predicted and you'll be ok.
I thought I would be safe from the political BS in the comments on this story, but NOPE! I really think there is no hope for the human race some days when I read the comments on Newsvine.
I will say there are a few here that do give me hope, but the majority? Nope!
Probably one of the reasons I left Maine amd Keith Mainers don't cry over a few feet of snow. Quit being so jeolous and get real.
Being Boston born, I LOVE SNOW - 3 to 4-ft plus if we're lucky!!!