Multiple rounds of storms are hitting the Northeast this weekend. While the storms will bring cold rain to most areas, such as New York City and Philadelphia, those in the higher elevations of Maine and New Hampshire may see more than 5 inches of snow late Sunday. Dec. 2, 2023.

December kicks off with rain and spreading across the through the weekend, due to a moving in from the west.

Tropical moisture flowing north from the Gulf of Mexico is interacting with the front to produce widespread , the FOX Forecast Center said.

December will bring rain and snow to the Northeast through the weekend. 
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It is expected to be too warm for most places to see snow with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. However, in the higher-terrain areas of , , , and Maine, the colder air will enable the precipitation to fall as a few inches of snow. 

While the heaviest rain and snowfall fell early Saturday morning, plenty of clouds and a few leftover showers will persist throughout the day.

More storms to arrive Sunday

The Sunday forecast. Dec. 2, 2023. 
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A second round of storms later this weekend could bring a bit more snow to parts of New England as two disturbances combine to form a stronger system in the Northeast.

While and will just see cold rain, portions of upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts could see significant snow. Initial snowfall forecasts show more than 5 inches could fall across much of northern Maine and even into northern New Hampshire.

A look at the snow potential through Monday.
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It’ll all depend on how the storm evolves over the weekend, but there is the potential for a major snow event starting late Sunday and continuing through Monday, the FOX Forecast Center said. 

According to the FOX Forecast Center, computer forecast models suggest the active weather pattern will continue into next week, bringing several rounds of rain and snow to the Northeast. However, no major storms or nor’easters that would cause significant travel disruptions are currently predicted.