A low-intensity storm system continued to affect the northeastern United States this Sunday with rain, light snow, and gusty winds. Meanwhile, much of the country is experiencing stable weather conditions and a notable rise in temperatures, which is expected to continue for the next few days.

Rain and light snow persists in the Northeast

Scattered rain and snow continued through Sunday afternoon in the Northeast and are expected to extend into the evening, accompanied by gusty winds in some areas, according to forecasts.

Although the system does not represent a severe event, isolated flurries of snow were reported in areas of western New York and Pennsylvania during the morning, causing sudden reductions in visibility on highways.

Lake-effect snow affects areas of upstate New York

Over the next 24 hours, bands of lake-effect snow are expected to form along the eastern Great Lakes, especially in western and upstate New York.

Overall accumulations will range between 2.5 and 7.5 centimeters through Monday. However, there is a possibility of a more intense band between Oswego and Watertown, where more than 15 centimeters of snow could be recorded in isolated areas.

A clipper system will bring further temperature drops

A clipper-type system, characterized by its rapid movement and low intensity, will cross the Great Lakes on Tuesday, bringing cold winter air to northern Wisconsin and Michigan. Snow accumulations will be light, and a limited impact is expected.

The system will reach northern New England on Wednesday, with a chance of snow in areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Greater accumulation in inland and mountainous areas

Due to the lack of cold air near the coast, precipitation will fall mostly as rain in coastal areas, while snow will be concentrated in inland, higher, and mountainous regions.Through Wednesday, 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm) or more of additional snow is forecast from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to upstate New York and northern New England.Mild temperatures prevail across much of the country. On Sunday afternoon, temperatures ranged from the 40s to the 50s Fahrenheit across the northern plains, with cities like Rapid City, South Dakota, reaching 60 degrees, well above the seasonal average. By Tuesday, much of the country will experience above-average temperatures, with anomalies of 20 to 25 degrees above average across large swaths of the plains and the Midwest. The cold will return to the East Coast later this week. Cities like St. Louis, Kansas City, and Rapid City could approach 60 degrees again, while Chicago and Indianapolis will hover around 50 degrees. By Wednesday, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia will also be approaching that mark. However, the cold is expected to return to the East Coast on Thursday, with temperatures near or slightly below average for mid-January. In contrast, above-average temperatures and dry conditions will persist across much of the central and western parts of the country, a pattern that could extend into next weekend.

In contrast, above-average temperatures and dry conditions will persist across much of the central and western parts of the country, a pattern that could extend into next weekend.