Another Nor' Easter Looming for the Northeast U.S.

Looking at the latest forecast models this morning still show a Nor' Easter expected to hit the Northeast U.S. on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The GFS (American Model) and ECMWF (European Model) are in pretty good agreement of the track of this storm. This is NOT going to be as big OR strong as Sandy. However, it will bring heavy rain, gusty winds around 25-45 mph with higher gusts, a coastal surge and some heavy snows inland. Temperatures will remain cold for those without power.

If you live up there and have some trees that didn't fall from Sandy, but look like they could with this storm, then take preparations to remove them before Wednesday. Make sure you also have enough food and water along with gas before Wednesday just in case the power goes out again...which will be possible! It is always better to be prepared!

For my family in St. Marys, PA...looks like you will not have much of an impact with this Nor' Easter. However, you will see some rain/snow showers Wednesday into Thursday. At this time only minor snow accumulations are expected. Highs will be in the 40s and lows in the 20s.

For my family and friends in NE PA...you will see a mix of rain and snow starting Wednesday. Then it will change over to all snow on Wednesday Night with some and continuing through Thursday Night. Forecast models are showing the greatest chance of accumulating snow will be east of I-81 and all of Northeast Pennsylvania. It looks like at least 3-6 inches will be possible especially in the Poconos. Highs will be in the 30s and lows in the 20s.

For those in Delmarva to New Jersey to NY...you will have some very heavy rain and it will be quite windy. Winds will be around 25-45 mph with some higher gusts. Look for a coastal surge rise around 1-3 feet as of right now. The whole event could end with a little snow mix in for inland areas. Coastal area will stay as all rain.

I'll continue to post updates throughout the week. -Dave

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