UNITED STATES — New snowfall accumulation data through early January shows a clear split across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with many northern regions running above seasonal averages while Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas continue to lag far behind normal snowfall levels. Maps tracking snowfall since late September indicate that large portions of the Northeast, including…
MINNESOTA — Weather models are showing a sharp disagreement over a potential snow event next Saturday that could impact the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro (MSP) and parts of western and central Wisconsin, with outcomes ranging from minimal snowfall to a more disruptive winter system depending on storm track. Forecast guidance shows an “all or nothing” setup,…
NEW ENGLAND — A light but widespread snowfall event is expected to move across western and eastern New England on Monday afternoon and evening, with snow developing first in the west before spreading east and tapering off before midnight, according to the latest forecast data. The setup points to minor accumulations for most communities, but…
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — Interior Alaska plunged into dangerous Arctic cold early Sunday morning as Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) officially recorded a temperature of −50°F at 3:53 a.m., marking the coldest reading of the current winter season and the first time the airport has observed −50°F since February 2, 2024, according to the displayed observational data….
MICHIGAN — A broad swath of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued across parts of the North Central United States as the first of two winter systems moves through the region this week, bringing several inches of snow and areas of light ice accumulation. According to the latest hazard outlooks, impacted areas stretch from the…
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…