Weather Report

UNITED STATES – Weather data spanning January 11 through January 16 reveals a subtle but meaningful winter pattern shift affecting large portions of the Central Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and New England. While early surface temperatures may appear manageable, atmospheric data confirms cold…

SOUTHERN PLAINS — A more active weather pattern is expected to return to the Southern Plains by mid-next week, bringing the region its best chance for meaningful rainfall and thunderstorms in several weeks. Forecast models show a high-confidence setup supporting widespread precipitation from Oklahoma and North Texas into Arkansas and Louisiana, with rainfall increasing through…

PACIFIC NORTHWEST — A broad Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded across multiple states in the Pacific Northwest, with Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon now under alert through Friday as a mix of freezing rain, accumulating snow, and ice threatens to create dangerous travel conditions. The advisory covers major population corridors, mountain passes, and rural…

CALIFORNIA — A powerful winter storm system is set to hammer the Sierra Nevada beginning Friday, with forecasters issuing a Winter Storm Warning that extends through the weekend and into Monday. The storm is expected to deliver several feet of snow, dangerous mountain travel, and ridge-level wind gusts reaching 100 mph, creating one of the…

WASHINGTON & OREGON — A developing low-pressure system moving up the Oregon coast this weekend could bring elevated and potentially strong winds to communities across western Oregon and western Washington. Forecasters are monitoring the system closely, noting that its track and intensity remain uncertain, but conditions point toward a period of breezy to strong winds…

PENNSYLVANIA — Drivers traveling through the mountains of Pennsylvania this week encountered dangerously thick fog, creating visibility so poor that motorists described sections of the highway as disorienting, unsettling, and at times nearly impossible to navigate. The dense fog formed across multiple stretches of the Appalachian routes, reducing sightlines to just a few feet and…

ILLINOIS — The first week of 2026 is set to begin on an unusually quiet note, with no snow or ice expected anywhere across Illinois from Friday, January 2 through Thursday, January 8. For early January, a period that typically features frequent winter systems, this prolonged stretch of dry and mild conditions stands out as…

OHIO — After a stretch of wintry weather, Ohio is preparing for yet another rapid shift as temperatures are forecast to rebound well above normal during the first full week of January. The upcoming warmup marks a significant pattern flip, turning the state from snow-covered white to muddy brown in a matter of days. A…

PENNSYLVANIA — A small but fast-moving disturbance is expected to sweep across parts of eastern Pennsylvania overnight, potentially producing a third consecutive round of light snow showers before daybreak Friday. While this system is weak, forecasters note it is unusual to see back-to-back-to-back light snow events this early in the year. Light Snow Expected After…

FLORIDA — After several days of unusually chilly conditions across the Sunshine State, a significant warmup is now on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service’s 8–14 Day Temperature Outlook, Florida is expected to transition out of its recent cold snap, with temperatures surging back into the 70s and even lower 80s between January…