Parts of Northeast to see 1st major snowfall in 2 years
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Parts of the Northeast haven't seen a significant winter storm in two years. That could change this weekend.
Many parts of the Northeastern U.S. will experience their first impactful winter storm in two years on Saturday and Sunday as some regions could receive up to a foot of snow.
Winter storm watches were issued from Virginia to Maine, while winter storm warnings are effect for parts of Virginia and North Carolina. The National Weather Service warned that sections of New York and New England could get between 6 inches and 12 inches of snow.
Parts of western Virginia and North Carolina could get up to a quarter-inch of ice.
Although major coastal cities in the Northeast aren't expected to see significant snow, the National Weather Service warned that these areas could experience flooding.
"The combination of heavy, wet snow and gusty winds in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts may lead to some power outages and tree damage. Gusty onshore winds may lead to minor flooding along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts, particularly for the Sunday morning high tide cycle," said Mussie Kebede, Weather Prediction Center meteorologist.
