There will be the potential for significant winter weather across portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast ahead of an upper level system. Heavy snow with accumulations of 5-10 inches (with locally higher amounts) and gusty winds will be possible from Upstate New York through Maine. In addition, sleet and light freezing rain will also be possible.

500 mb vorticity Wednesday 1pm EDT

WDT preferred forecast through 8AM EDT Thursday

WDT WRF snowfall accumulation through 2AM EDT Thursday