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winter storm warning
A second winter storm is starting to take shape in the Midwest on Sunday before moving toward the Northeast, threatening rain and snow. FOX Weather meteorologist Bayne Froney breaks down the newest system involving the east.
Only after a strong winter areas covered by storms northeastern in the snow and troubled after Christmas JOURNEY on one of the busiest weekends of the year, another fast-moving system will bring a mix of rain and snow mixed with a blast of Arctic air that will bring below-average temperatures along much of the East Coast to kick off the New Year.
both New York AND New Jersey were declared a state of emergency by government officials and thousands of flights were delayed and canceled Friday in the region.
the big winter storm hits the northeast, DISRUPTING TRAVEL FACILITIES
Now, a long, cold front will become the focus of millions, threatening a dangerous mix of strong storms, flash floods and potentially the legs of lake effect snow in its wake.
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People walk in the snow in Central Park in New York City on December 27, 2025. New York City received about 4 inches (10 centimeters) of snow overnight. Airlines canceled 1,500 flights in the US during the peak holiday period on Friday, with severe winter storm warnings and forecasts of heavy snow in parts of the Midwest and Northeast. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
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People walk across the Bow Bridge in a snow-covered Central Park in New York City on December 27, 2025. New York City received about 4 inches (10 centimeters) of snow overnight. Airlines canceled 1,500 flights in the US during the peak holiday period on Friday, with severe winter storm warnings and forecasts of heavy snow in parts of the Midwest and Northeast. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Children sled in a park in the Brooklyn borough of New York on December 27, 2025. New York City received about 4 inches (10 centimeters) of snow overnight. Airlines canceled 1,500 flights in the US during the peak holiday period on Friday, with severe winter storm warnings and forecasts of heavy snow in parts of the Midwest and Northeast. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)
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Snow covered streets in Brooklyn, New York.
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Battery Park covered in snow in New York City.
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Snow after Christmas in Hampton Bays, New York
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Two dogs enjoyed the snow in Wolcott, Connecticut.
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Starting Sunday, the low pressure area will swing through Upper Midwestbringing with it rain, snow and strong winds.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GROUND STOP AND GROUND DELAY?
By Sunday, the system will bring cold air as it moves east, allowing snow to develop in areas from Minneapolis IN Michigan. While overall snow totals will range from 5 to 8 inches, the arrival of colder air and winds moving across the northern Great Lakes could cause lake-effect snow totals of up to 18 inches in localized areas, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
This chart shows a future track for radars and winds on Sunday.
(FOX Weather)
Further south, along Lakes Michigan and Erie, the combination of moisture and rapidly melting snow closer to the low pressure center creates a flash. flood danger.
While precipitation totals will generally average 1 to 2 inches, existing snow and warm temperatures ahead increase the potential for flooding for cities from Chicago THE Cleveland AND Buffalo.
Ahead, rain will sweep across the eastern Great Lakes. While the front stretches from the south to Tennessee Valley, a few stronger, potentially severe storms may develop.
This graphic shows the strong storm threat on Sunday.
(FOX Weather)
A strong 1 out of 5 storm threat exists from the north Indiana in the south in Missouriincluding Indianapolis, St, Louisville AND Nashville. The main threat will be wind damage, though given the current wind shearsome isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
IN THE NORTH EAST
As the front pushes east on Sunday evening, showers will spread across the Northeast, clearing remaining snow in affected areas. Most areas will remain above freezing, limiting snow opportunities for much of the region.
Icing appears likely where the cold air remains trapped, which will create travel hazards across New Englandespecially in high altitude areas. Winter weather warnings have been issued for much of New England for the potential of up to 0.10″ of ice. Locations along the I-95 corridor will remain warm enough for the system to fall entirely as rain.
This chart shows the forecast for the Northeast Sunday through Monday.
(FOX Weather)
A quick burst of strong and gusty winds is likely from the Midwest to the Northeast. Power outages are also possible.
A flurry of much colder air will arrive as winds shift out of the northwest, bringing significant lake-effect snow downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Parts of western New York and upstate are expected to see plowable snow through Tuesday, with totals that could exceed a foot.
