US · November 12, 2026

Northeast Snow Forecast Nov. 12–13: Where It May Stick

A developing Northeast storm is expected to bring mostly rain to major cities and a chance of accumulating wet snow in higher terrain. Here is what the current forecast actually supports.

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Representative licensed winter photograph of a snowy forest road outside the United States, not the November 2026 Northeast storm

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Quick answer: The November 12–13 Northeast storm is forecast to bring mainly rain to coastal and lower-elevation communities, with wet snow most likely to accumulate in the Adirondacks, Catskills, Poconos and other higher terrain. Conditions may change as the storm develops; check the NWS local forecast before traveling.

Where could snow accumulate November 12–13?

Higher elevations have the best chance of meaningful snowfall. The Washington Post's November 10 meteorological analysis identifies the Adirondacks and Catskills in New York, Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, Vermont's Green Mountains and New Hampshire's White Mountains as favored areas for snow. Parts of western Massachusetts and elevated northwestern Connecticut could also see wet flakes. These are forecast possibilities, not observed snowfall totals.

In the Albany area, local reporting on November 12 describes a coating as possible in lower elevations, with larger accumulations more plausible in nearby hills. Exact totals depend on elevation and the timing of colder air. Avoid applying one regional snowfall number to an entire state.

Will New York City, Boston and coastal Connecticut get snow?

At the time of this report, the leading expectation for major coastal cities is rain rather than accumulating snow. The November 11 AccuWeather forecast describes rain in major Northeast cities and wet snow primarily over mountains. The Connecticut forecast allows for a few wet flakes in northwest hills, but does not expect accumulation there. A snowy headline should not be interpreted as a blanket forecast for New York City or Boston.

When will rain, wind and colder air arrive?

Forecast guidance places widespread rain and increasing wind across parts of the Northeast Thursday, November 12, into Friday, November 13. Colder air wrapping into the storm could turn rain to wet snow at higher elevations late Thursday or Friday. The Weather Channel's November 11 outlook likewise distinguishes rainy urban areas from interior hill and mountain snow. Local timing will differ by town, and the track can shift.

The NOAA Weather Prediction Center's probabilistic winter precipitation guidance is a better way to assess the chance of specific snowfall thresholds than treating a single deterministic map as certain. A probability map describes risk, not a guarantee that any one street will receive snow.

What should drivers and travelers do?

Mountain roads may become slick if wet snow accumulates, while lower-elevation travelers are more likely to encounter wet pavement, reduced visibility in rain and gusty winds. Check the latest local forecast, road conditions and any official advisories immediately before departure. Conditions on a mountain pass may differ sharply from those in the nearest city.

For a specific location, enter your ZIP code at weather.gov and review active alerts, hourly forecasts and forecast discussion. Do not rely on a regional article alone for decisions about school closures, flight disruptions or driving. Those outcomes depend on local conditions and official announcements.

What remains uncertain?

The most important variables are the storm track, how quickly colder air arrives and whether precipitation persists after temperatures fall. A small change can shift the rain-snow line and change totals in foothill communities. This article reports a forecast as of November 12, not a confirmed storm impact; it does not claim that specific flights, roads or schools have already been disrupted.

For other recent U.S. coverage, see our Brooklyn emergency-response report and the U.S. news section.

Source basis: NOAA WPC snowfall probabilities, Washington Post meteorological reporting, AccuWeather and Times Union. Checked November 12, 2026.