Winter Storm Watch issued as coastal storm eyes Northeast with snow, flooding rain for first weekend of spring

The rainy side of this weekend's storm could lead to flooding concerns along the I-95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. A widespread 1-3 inches of rain is expected from southern and southeastern New England through eastern North Carolina.

 If you have outdoor activities planned for the first weekend of spring in the Northeast, it may be wise to consider moving them indoors because there is the potential for plowable snow and heavy rain across the region.

"This one is going to be big," FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen said. "It's going to roll up the Eastern Seaboard over the weekend. It could be a washout for you on Saturday."

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A storm system is expected to hit the Northeast this weekend, bringing the potential for plowable snow and heavy rain across the region.
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The FOX Forecast Center said it'll all begin later Friday as upper-level energy from a Midwest snowstorm combines with energy and moisture coming up from a Gulf of Mexico storm aimed at Florida.

"The rain is going to be a quick mover," Van Dillen said. "It should be out by Sunday, but we're going to see some storms."

A look at the forecast in the Northeast on Saturday.
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A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday evening through late Saturday night from northern portions of New York into Vermont, New Hampshire and western Maine.

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A look at the winter weather alerts issued in the Northeast.
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The FOX Forecast Center said the snow will overspread the region from west to east and quickly accumulate starting Friday night. Areas of heavy snow will continue on Saturday before winding down Saturday night.

Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more are expected in the areas under winter weather alerts, with 8-inch or higher totals possible in the mountains and foothills.

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Snow is in the forecast for parts of the Northeast from late Friday into early Sunday.
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Farther south, heavy rain is expected along the Interstate 95 corridor between New York City and Washington.

The rainy side of this weekend's storm could lead to flooding concerns along the I-95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast as atmospheric moisture levels rise to 200-300% above average for this time of year.

NOAA's Weather Prediction Center has already highlighted portions of coastal southern New England, Long Island in New York, New Jersey and the Delmarva Peninsula for a Level 2 out of 4 risk of flash flooding on Saturday.

There is a threat of flash flooding on Saturday in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
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A widespread 1-3 inches of rain is expected from southern and southeastern New England through eastern North Carolina.

Locally higher totals of 3 inches or more are not ruled out along the mid-Atlantic coast.

A look at the rain forecast on the Northeast from Friday into Monday.
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The storm is expected to push off the East Coast by Sunday, leading to a dry second half of the weekend across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.