Winter storm maps show up to 11 inches of snow possible

National Weather Service probability maps show widespread chances of snow across the Northeast on Friday, with local totals up to 11 inches and winter storm warnings in parts of northern New York and Vermont.

New forecast maps from the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center show the chances of snow across the Northeastern United States on Friday as a winter storm moves east. Forecasters reported that the heaviest snowfall could reach up to 11 inches in parts of northern New York and central and southern Vermont. Local NWS offices have issued winter storm warnings and noted early snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour. Most warnings and advisories are scheduled to expire by Saturday morning. Key details: - NWS probability maps indicate high chances of winter weather impacts across much of the Northeast on Friday, with many areas at 95% or higher for at least minor impacts. - The highest-impact areas reported include northern New York, southern Vermont, much of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and southern Maine. - Local NWS offices issued winter storm warnings and cited localized totals up to 11 inches and heavy snow rates early in the event. - Most warnings and advisories are expected to expire Saturday morning; forecasters also reported a chance of another storm late in the weekend into early next week. Summary: NWS maps show a strong likelihood of at least minor winter weather impacts across much of the Northeast on Friday, with the heaviest snow centered in northern New York and Vermont. Warnings and advisories cover many affected areas and are mostly scheduled to lapse by Saturday morning. Forecasters also noted a potential for an additional storm late in the weekend and into early next week, and model guidance may change as the situation develops.