First snow of the season? Developing nor’easter could bring a wintry blast to the Northeast by Friday

A developing coastal storm could bring the season's first accumulating snow to parts of the Northeast this week, but its track could make a significant difference in who sees snow. Winter weather is making a comeback across the eastern United States, with a storm system expected to reach the Northeast later this week. As it approaches the Atlantic coast, a new area of low pressure could develop into a nor’easter, bringing rain, gusty winds and the possibility of accumulating snow. The latest forecast guidance points to a relatively fast-moving storm, which could limit snowfall totals. The greatest chances for accumulation remain across the higher elevations of the Northeast, while major cities such as Philadelphia, New York and Boston are more likely to experience rain. A coastal storm could develop by Thursday night The system is expected to move across the Midwest on Wednesday before reaching the Ohio Valley and eventually the East Coast.

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