A powerful winter storm is expected to form off the East Coast this weekend, bringing a range of weather conditions. Forecast models indicate a high likelihood of a bomb cyclone, but the exact path and impact remain uncertain. Here's a breakdown of the possible scenarios:
Coastal Snow and Sea Departure: The storm is likely to move close to the coast, bringing snow and impacts to coastal areas, and then move out to sea, missing major East Coast cities. This scenario is the most probable based on recent computer model projections.
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Significant Snowstorm with Coastal Hugging: Another potential path sees the storm hugging the coast much closer, bringing heavy snow and strong winds that could compound the impacts from the previous weekend's storm. This scenario is less favored by computer models but still has some uncertainty.
Offshore Storm with No Significant Impact: In the least likely scenario, the storm moves straight out to sea after forming further offshore, keeping its strongest winds and snowfall offshore, and sparing even the Carolinas from significant impacts.
It's important to note that the classic nor'easter will have a smaller footprint compared to the recent sprawling storm. While blizzard conditions and damaging waves are possible, a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet is unlikely due to the storm's track and the cold air already in place. Residents from the Carolinas to the Northeast should monitor forecasts as the storm approaches, as a significant storm is becoming more probable.
