Monday, January 19, 2026- Two winter storms are forecast to sweep across the eastern United States this weekend, bringing rounds of snow, mixed precipitation, and the potential for hazardous travel from the Mid-Atlantic into New England.
The first system will move through with snow showers spreading from the central Appalachians into Pennsylvania, while a second round of snow later Saturday will impact areas along the I-95 corridor from Baltimore up through New York City and surrounding regions. Weather officials are warning drivers to prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility as these systems quickly pass through.
As the weekend storm activity tapers off, temperatures are expected to plunge sharply as an arctic air mass moves in early next week. Forecast models show that bitterly cold air originating from the Arctic will push south and east across much of the central and eastern U.S., leading to some of the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Widespread below-average highs and frigid wind chills are likely from the Midwest into the Northeast, with colder conditions extending into the Southeast as well.
This combination of storm systems followed by a deep freeze marks a significant pattern shift, with weather impacts extending beyond snow alone. Officials are emphasizing preparedness: from winter travel safety this weekend to protecting homes, pets, and vulnerable populations from next week’s arctic blast.
The sharp temperature drop behind these storms signals a period of prolonged cold that could strain energy use and create dangerous conditions for anyone exposed to the elements.
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