Florida Weather Shift: Dry and Unusually Warm Conditions Expected Soon

A strengthening storm is bringing heavy, wet snow to parts of the interior Northeast, with up to a foot forecast in some areas before a blast of winterlike cold takes hold this weekend, but the wintry conditions won’t last long. A major shift in the weather pattern next week is expected to bring drier conditions and temperatures well above historical averages to parts of the eastern United States.

From New York City and Philadelphia to Boston, rain and travel disruptions will give way to blustery conditions this weekend, with some communities potentially experiencing their coldest weather since March.

“People dealing with snow and bitterly cold winds this weekend could be enjoying much milder weather just days later. November can bring some dramatic temperature swings, and this is a good example of how quickly the atmosphere can change gears. The same areas getting a taste of winter now could see a stretch of dry weather and temperatures well above average next week,” said AccuWeather expert meteorologist Haley Taylor.

What AccuWeather Expert Meteorologists Are Tracking

• Up to a foot of snow: Portions of New York and southern Vermont could receive 6–12 inches of wet snow. Heavy, wet snow could weigh down tree limbs and cause isolated power outages.
• Snow winds down Friday: Steadier snow across the interior Northeast will come to an end Friday as the storm begins moving away. Lingering lake-effect rain and snow showers will develop Saturday as colder air settles across the region.
• Rain and travel disruptions: Philadelphia, New York City and Boston will see mainly rain, with some wet snowflakes possible in the northern and western suburbs of New York City and Boston. Rain, low clouds and aircraft deicing could contribute to flight delays.
• Coldest weather in months: Some communities across the eastern U.S. could experience their lowest temperatures since March. AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will be mainly in the 20s and 30s across the Northeast this weekend, with actual highs running 5–10 degrees below historical averages.

What’s Next: Dry Weather and Warmer Temperatures Return

The winterlike conditions will be short-lived for many communities as a significant pattern shift takes shape next week.

High pressure is expected to bring an extended stretch of mainly dry weather from the Midwest and Great Lakes through the Northeast and Southeast, with little to no precipitation forecast across a broad portion of the eastern U.S.

Temperatures could also climb well above historical averages in some areas as storm systems are diverted away from the region, providing a sharp contrast to this weekend’s snow and cold.