GREAT LAKES REGION — Ice coverage across the Great Lakes has dropped sharply from a recent seasonal high near 55% to approximately 33–35%, according to the latest update from the U.S. National Ice Center dated February 19, 2026. The rapid decline signals widespread thawing across Lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. While forecasters expect…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — For the first time in more than four years, New Jersey and Long Island are under a Blizzard Warning, marking a significant moment in the region’s winter weather history. The last time such a warning was issued for these areas was during the late January 2022 blizzard, and updated data…
NEWLAND, NORTH CAROLINA — A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Avery County through midnight EST Monday night, with forecasters warning of 2 to 6 inches of snow, and localized totals reaching up to 10 inches in higher elevations. Officials caution that roads may become impassable, and power outages are possible as heavy…
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A high-end northwest flow snowfall event is expected to move through Western North Carolina (WNC) beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Monday evening. Forecast projections show the heaviest accumulation along the North Carolina–Tennessee border, while lighter snowfall may extend into the Asheville metro area. Meteorologists note that this setup favors mountain…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Meteorologists are tracking what is being described as a potentially historic winter storm targeting the Northeastern United States from Sunday evening through Monday. Forecast guidance now shows stronger model consensus, heavy snow bands capable of producing 2–4 inches per hour, and coastal wind gusts exceeding 50 mph, raising serious concerns…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — What initially appeared to be a storm sliding harmlessly out to sea has rapidly intensified into a powerful coastal system, with meteorologists warning that parts of New York, New Jersey, and New England could face near-blizzard or blizzard conditions by Monday. Forecast model data shows the system deepening dramatically just…
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — A powerful winter storm is set to deliver widespread heavy snowfall across New York, New Jersey, and parts of Connecticut and Pennsylvania from Sunday through Monday, with forecast totals ranging from 8 to 18 inches and isolated areas possibly approaching 2 feet where the most intense snow bands develop….
JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE — A significant winter storm is tracking across the Appalachian Mountains, bringing a sharp snowfall gradient from eastern Tennessee into western North Carolina and parts of southwest Virginia through Sunday and Monday night. Forecast maps show a narrow but intense band of heavy snow, with some mountain communities expected to see 6–10…
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — A developing coastal storm is sharpening its focus on Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey, with forecasters closely watching two distinct heavy snow zones that could determine where the biggest totals fall Sunday into Monday. Early model analysis highlights both a widespread storm banding zone near the Eastern Shore and coastal Mid-Atlantic…
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA — First-call snow maps are signaling a potentially high-impact East Coast blizzard from Pennsylvania through New Jersey and into New York, with forecasters expressing strong confidence that areas east of Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania could see significant snowfall. Projections show a powerful coastal low riding northward from Virginia to Maine, delivering widespread heavy…