{"id":12902,"date":"2026-02-05T16:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T16:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canalmeteo.tv\/wp\/?p=12902"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T16:05:16","slug":"extreme-cold-and-snow-northeast-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canalmeteo.tv\/wp\/en\/news\/extreme-cold-and-snow-northeast-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme cold and snow northeastern U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"

The responsible system is a clipper<\/strong>. This is a fast-moving low pressure that descends from Canada. This type of system crosses the Great Lakes before turning eastward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, the clipper will cross New York and New England between Friday and Saturday. Accumulations will be light in most areas. However, gusty winds will complicate road travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This episode comes on the heels of a\u00a0recent historical storm<\/a>\u00a0which left double-digit snowfalls. Therefore, the region accumulates a notable surplus with respect to its winter average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much snow will the northeastern U.S. accumulate by city?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accumulations vary according to the area.\u00a0New York<\/strong>\u00a0could add between 1 to 5\u2033 extra. In contrast, Philadelphia and Albany will receive up to 2\u2033.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mountains of\u00a0West Virginia<\/strong>\u00a0expect the highest figures. There they could drop between 10\u2033. In fact, winter storm watches are already in place for those high elevations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand,\u00a0Boston<\/strong>\u00a0and the Massachusetts coast could accumulate to 5\u2033. The ocean effect will enhance coastal snowfall through Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historic surplus: northeast U.S. snowpack hits records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Northeast U.S. snow falls over an area with exceptional numbers. Areas downwind of the Great Lakes record between 110 % and 200 % of their seasonal average. Thus, each new episode adds pressure on infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleanup services have been working around the clock for weeks. Salt and sand reserves are in short supply in several counties. This excess snow also increases the risk of flooding during the spring thaw.<\/p>\n\n\n