Nor’easter likely to develop late this week, bringing some rain, snow

A likely developing nor’easter is expected to bring a mix of rain and high-elevation snow to New England late this week.

Rain is forecast for New England by Thursday as the storm moves from the Ohio Valley to the Atlantic coast.

Wet snow accumulations are possible in the higher elevations of New England Thursday night and Friday; in the Green Mountains, 1 to 3 inches are possible.

Most valleys and low elevations of New England will not see snow.

Only minor winter weather impacts are expected for anyone who does get snow, as there isn’t enough cold air forcing into the storm to produce significant snow. Any snow that falls on pavement may melt.

The storm will move out on Sunday and leave dry conditions to start the new week.

One reason for some higher-elevation snow with this storm is the weak cold air diving down the East Coast Friday through Sunday.

It is due to a strong ridge over the Rocky Mountains, forcing temperatures well above average for this time of year.

As the cold air rushes south across the East Coast, even Florida will feel the chill.

Next week, much of the country will be back to above-average temperatures, with the West seeing normal conditions or slightly below.