Spring Snowstorm Forecast for Northeast, New York, D.C. and More; Expected to Hit Sunday Evening Into Monday

A spring snow storm is expected to hit the Northeast coast Sunday evening into Monday March 21, 2016 that is, potentially wreaking havoc from Washington D.C. to New York City.

While AccuWeather concedes snow in those parts could have a hard time sticking giving the areas' above freezing temperatures, the all- weather station adds it will almost certainly be wet and roads could be slick.

Rain and snow is also expected to stretch across the Northeast, where the most accumulation is also expected to come Sunday evening into early Monday when travel area travel conditions could be affected.

Northeast Could see Heavy Snow

The offshore storm could strengthen to the point of causing heavy snow along the Northeast coast.

In New York, the heaviest amounts of snow are expected to fall on grassy and elevated surfaces, but motorists should anticipate having to deal with slippery roads. This is particularly true for such areas as Islip and Montauk, New York; Providence, Rhode Island; Boston and Plymouth, Massachusetts; and Portland and Bangor, Maine.

Travel Delays Could be Coming

At New York City airports, there could be flight delays as crews deal with clearing runways and waiting out any ripple effect that might ensue.

"When temperatures fall after sunset, bridges and overpasses will be the first surfaces to see snow accumulate, which may sneak up on drivers experiencing otherwise wet roads," said ACCUWeather meteorologist Brian Thompson.

There are also concerns high winds in some areas could blow snow around to the point of reducing visibility in some areas and possibly cause power outtages in others.

In any event, authorities in New England warn residents and travelers should prepare for a slow morning commute with slippery roads and flight delays that could affect basketball fans heading to Connecticut to watch second round games in the women's NCAA Tournament.

Brisk winds and chilly temperatures are expecting to linger over much of the Northeast through Monday, before warmer air makes a comeback later in the wee