NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — A loaded long-range pattern is taking shape as we head toward Halloween week, with early signals suggesting the atmosphere could be primed for more East Coast storm development between Oct. 29 and Nov. 1.

PIX 11 Meteorologists said this setup, driven by blocking over Hudson Bay and a building ridge over the northern Rockies, is the kind of configuration that often fuels powerful coastal systems.

“In winter, this would be the exact look you’d want for a major snowstorm,” Mike Masco said.

“Even in late October, it can still bring strong, wind-driven coastal events similar to what was experienced a week ago.”

Pattern breakdown

Close to Halloween, forecast models show a positive height rise east of Hudson Bay, a sign of developing atmospheric blocking. At the same

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