STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Although temperatures in New York City on Thursday may be comparatively mild, wintry conditions will return and could set the stage for snowfall in the days ahead. According to AccuWeather meteorologist Peyton Simmers, a storm may impact the East Coast late next week and precipitation could fall in the form of snow.

We're expected to have highs in the 70s on Friday and Saturday, and a chance for storms over the weekend. These kinds of storms aren't common in the middle of January - and according to an old legend,

Much of the western U.S. has started 2026 in the midst of a snow drought. That might sound surprising, given the record precipitation from atmospheric rivers hitting the region in recent weeks, but those storms were actually part of the problem.

The snow is a consequence of a fierce storm coming down from British Columbia, bringing heavy snow to the mountains, and rain and gusty winds to the lowlands of Whatcom County. A wind advisory was in effect for the county from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday.

Snow and ice will bring areas of slippery travel to the northern tier at midweek before a large late-week storm spreads rain, snow and thunderstorms with major travel problems across much of the central and eastern U.

DENVER — The 9NEWS Weather Impact Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert on Thursday as snow and colder temperatures will impact the Front Range, Denver metro area and Colorado mountains. Wednesday will be mild and dry in Denver, with upper 50s for high temperatures. Denver's average high temperature in early January is between 44-45 degrees.

After a slow start to the winter season, Purgatory Resort is finally seeing fresh snowfall, a welcome sight for skiers and riders.