WEATHER

UNITED STATES — Forecast data for Friday shows a growing risk of strong to severe thunderstorms across parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley, and the Deep South, as a large-scale storm system moves east out of the western U.S. and taps into Gulf moisture. While uncertainties remain regarding exact storm placement and intensity,…

UNITED STATES — Forecast guidance from both the EURO (ECMWF) and GFS models indicates a potentially active severe weather setup developing Friday, stretching from the Deep South into the Ohio Valley, as a large upper-level trough moves east and the Gulf of Mexico opens fully for moisture return. Meteorologists are closely watching this system due…

GULF COAST TO MID-SOUTH — Forecast guidance from both the EURO and GFS models indicates a conditional severe weather setup developing on Thursday, January 9, stretching from the central Gulf Coast northward into parts of the Mississippi Valley. While wind dynamics appear favorable for organized storms, limited atmospheric instability may keep severe weather isolated rather…

IDAHO — Despite below-average snowfall at lower and mid-elevations, water year data shows that Idaho is entering January with above-normal precipitation and reservoir storage, driven by consistent rainfall since Oct. 1. The latest basin maps and reservoir graphs indicate water levels in the Boise River system now resemble late-March conditions, an unusually strong position for…

HAWAII — A powerful kona low weather system is impacting the Hawaiian Islands, drawing deep tropical moisture from the south and creating dangerous winter weather conditions, especially across the Big Island of Hawaii. According to the data, this system is capable of producing heavy snow, ice accumulation, flash flooding, and isolated thunderstorms, a rare but…

NEW JERSEY — Another cold January night is settling across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, with temperatures dropping sharply into the teens and low 20s across much of the region. According to the latest forecast data, a weak disturbance passing north of the area will bring a brief window of light snow overnight, mainly affecting…

NEW ENGLAND — Weather data and model guidance indicate a complex midweek weather setup developing across Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and parts of New York, with light snow, freezing rain, and rain showers expected between Tuesday night and Wednesday, followed by a gradual warming trend later in the week. Early Tuesday: Light Snow Showers Possible…

UNITED STATES — Recent seismic data and monitoring trends are drawing increased attention to California, with broader implications for Oregon and Washington, as analysts note an unusual pattern of energy buildup along the U.S. West Coast heading into early 2026. Maps from USGS earthquake tracking show a notable cluster of magnitude 6.0+ earthquakes across the…

CALIFORNIA — A deep upper-level trough over the eastern Pacific is continuing to funnel moisture directly into California, setting the stage for multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms through the short-term forecast period, according to precipitation outlook data. Forecast maps show repeated waves of moderate to heavy rainfall impacting much of the state, with the…

CALIFORNIA — A deep upper-level trough over the eastern Pacific is continuing to funnel moisture-rich air into California, setting the stage for multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms through the short-term forecast period. Meteorological guidance shows the most intense impacts focused along coastal California and the Sierra Nevada, where rainfall totals could quickly accumulate and…