WEATHER

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — A prolonged and powerful winter pattern is lining up across the Western United States, and long-range forecast guidance is painting an eye-catching picture: widespread mountain snowfall with extreme totals in California’s Sierra Nevada, the Pacific Northwest Cascades, and large portions of the Rocky Mountains through February 25. According to the projected accumulation…

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — A powerful winter pattern is setting up across the Western United States, with forecast data indicating that more than five feet of snow could fall in the Sierra Nevada over the next week. Model projections through February 18 show the highest accumulations centered over the Sierra, where 60 inches or more of…

HOUSTON, TEXAS — A developing storm system expected to eject across the Southern Plains on Valentine’s Day (February 14) is raising concerns for potential severe weather across southeastern Texas into Louisiana. Forecast guidance highlights an overlap of strong atmospheric instability and powerful upper-level winds — a combination that often signals an environment capable of supporting…

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — Another potential Sunday system is back on the radar for Central Maryland, and many residents are understandably worn out from weeks of snow, ice, and cold. Right now, the signal isn’t a lock—what stands out most is the tug-of-war between forecast models on whether Central Maryland ends up on the snowy side…

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — A developing Sunday–Monday storm system is drawing growing attention across the Baltimore Metro area, with new ensemble model data showing measurable snow potential alongside the likelihood of rain or a wintry mix. While details remain uncertain, forecasters agree the system is unlikely to completely miss the region. Recent ensemble guidance highlights a…

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — With just over two and a half weeks left in meteorological winter, the 2025–26 season is shaping up to be one of the more impactful winters in recent memory for the Charlotte region. After dramatic temperature swings, prolonged cold snaps, and stretches of snow and ice, new data from the Accumulated…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A potential weekend storm system is drawing attention across the Mid-Atlantic, but uncertainty remains high regarding its exact track and impact. Current guidance suggests that any precipitation in the Washington, D.C. area would likely fall between Sunday morning and Monday morning, though details are still evolving. Forecasters emphasize that confidence remains low…

PORTLAND, MAINE — A complex winter system is moving through New England, but snowfall totals will vary sharply across the region. Forecast guidance indicates that Portland and areas southward are likely to stay on the lower end of accumulations due to warmer temperatures and mixed precipitation, while northern and eastern Maine could see 6 to…

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — A significant drought continues across much of the southern United States, but a weekend storm system is expected to deliver much-needed rainfall, particularly across Arkansas and surrounding states. Forecast projections show a broad swath of precipitation targeting drought-stricken areas, helping to temporarily ease dry conditions. While severe weather cannot be ruled…

CARSON CITY, NEVADA — A developing West Coast storm system is set to break the recent dry spell, delivering 6 to 12 inches of snowfall to mountain regions through Thursday, with locally up to 18 inches on the highest peaks. The system is centered near northern Nevada and the Sierra Nevada, pushing moisture inland toward…