First Snow Hits Northeast, Great Lakes This Weekend
A developing coastal nor'easter combined with a strong Canadian cold front is bringing the first snow of the 2026-2027 season to parts of the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Appalachians. Higher elevations in New York, New England, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula are expected to receive 3 to 6 inches of wet snow, accompanied by gusts up to 30 mph. Lower elevations will see lighter accumulations or rain. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for parts of northern and eastern New York due to slick road conditions. The cold air mass driving this weather system is also causing the season's first freeze in the Southeast, with temperatures dropping into the 40s and 50s during the day and freezing overnight in areas like the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama. (Source: Clarin, 12/11/2026 11:45)