Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Snow, Frigid Temps To East Coast

Parts of the East Coast could see up to a foot of snow at the beginning of the work week just as the first day of spring approaches.

The National Weather Service warns of a powerful nor'easter that is forecast to track along the East Coast that will bring heavy snow Monday night through Tuesday. As of Sunday, the NWS is warning of around 6 inches of snow to the impacted areas with up to a foot possible in some places. However, the service makes clear that any changes in the track of the storm could significantly impact snow amounts.

Coastal New England could see blizzard conditions due to strong wind gusts of 40-50 miles per hour. According to the NWS, the nor'easter will develop thanks in part to a low-pressure system crossing the Midwest that will phase with another low off the southeast U.S. coast.

A mix of blizzard watches and winter storm watches are in effect for Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts. Winter storm watches are also in effect along the southeastern United States.

If the nor'easter is on track, it will exit New England on Wednesday, giving way to a new system that pushes through Washington and Oregon, the NWS said in an extended forecast discussion. While the storm may pass, cold temperatures are forecast for the East starting next Wednesday and going into the weekend while hot temperatures are expected in the West for the same time period. Record lows and highs are possible in both areas.

Moderate temperatures will return next weekend, according to the NWS.

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