A complex winter storm is brewing potentially bringing significant snowfall to the eastern United States, particularly along the I-95 corridor. The storm could affect areas from the Tennessee River Valley to the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast by midweek. This storm, influenced by the return of the La Niña weather pattern, is expected to develop from a strong clipper system moving into the Great Lakes from Canada on Tuesday (January 14).
As the clipper system moves through, it will bring rain, snow, and colder air into the Midwest and Ohio Valley. By Wednesday (January 15), a strong cold front is expected to stall, leading to the development of a low-pressure area over the Appalachians and Southeast. This system will draw colder air southward, allowing snow to spread across the Tennessee River Valley and southern Appalachians before moving northward. The storm’s impact on the I-95 corridor remains uncertain, with scenarios ranging from minimal accumulation to a significant snowstorm.
The storm’s evolution will depend on how quickly cold air can reach the Northeast, the availability of moisture, and the storm’s proximity to the coast. These factors will determine the extent of snowfall along the heavily populated I-95 corridor.
The National Weather Service’s Winter 2025-26 Outlook notes that La Niña is expected to continue into the winter, influencing weather patterns across the country. While La Niña typically brings colder and wetter conditions to the Upper Mississippi River Valley, its impact on the East Coast remains variable. The storm’s development will be closely monitored as it progresses, with updates expected as more information becomes available.
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