Author: Avery Hughes

Oregon — Severe flooding has engulfed multiple communities across Oregon, with water levels reportedly rising to nearly 90 feet, submerging residential neighborhoods and leaving only rooftops visible in some of the hardest-hit areas. The widespread inundation has forced emergency evacuations, triggered ongoing rescue operations, and left authorities urging residents to avoid affected regions as conditions…

Indiana — A growing body of forecast data suggests that the state may experience an unseasonably warm Christmas, with temperatures trending toward 60°F in several regions. Meteorologists report that the latest model runs continue to support a notable holiday warm-up, driven by strong southerly flow and a persistent high-pressure pattern that prevents colder air from…

California — A powerful winter storm is forecast to bring over 100 inches of snow to the Sierra Nevada in the coming days, according to updated GFS model data. The projected totals indicate widespread heavy snowfall, elevated travel risks, and significant impacts on mountain communities and cross-state travel. Snowfall Totals Expected in the Sierra Nevada…

WASHINGTON — A massive atmospheric river stretching hundreds of miles across the Pacific Ocean is pushing directly toward the West Coast, with cloud bands so large they were photographed from the International Space Station. The storm is funneling deep tropical moisture toward California, Oregon, and Washington, setting the stage for days of heavy rain, flooding,…

COLORADO — For the first time in state history, the National Weather Service office in Boulder has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for extreme fire danger across northern Jefferson County and western Boulder County. Forecasters warn that wind gusts between 85 and 105 mph could develop Friday between 10 a.m. and…

COLORADO & WYOMING — A historic and life-threatening fire danger is unfolding today across the Colorado Front Range and southeastern Wyoming as officials issue the first-ever Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for the region. Meteorologists warn that wind gusts between 85 and 105 mph, combined with extremely low humidity and dry grasses, could…

CALIFORNIA — A prolonged and intense atmospheric river is set to hit California beginning late this weekend and continuing into Christmas week, prompting Winter Storm Watches and Flood Watches across large sections of the state. Meteorologists warn that this system could deliver up to 8 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and as much…

WESTERN UNITED STATES — A major winter shift is taking shape across the West as Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico are all placed under elevated risk for heavy snowfall from December 25 through December 31. Forecasters highlight high-risk zones in the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, where multiple feet…