NORTHEAST UNITED STATES — A sneaky but fast-moving coastal storm is set to drop the first measurable snow of the season for major cities along the Northeast coastline, including New York City, Long Island, Boston, Providence, and coastal New Jersey. Forecast maps show widespread 1–2 inches of accumulation beginning early Sunday as the system skirts…
OKLAHOMA — A powerful arctic blast will sweep across Oklahoma and North Texas early Sunday morning, driving wind chills close to 1°F in Tulsa, Enid, and Oklahoma City. The surge of frozen air will make conditions feel miserably cold, with several regions experiencing the harshest wind chills of the season so far. Wind Chill Map…
TEXAS — A stronger arctic cold front sweeping across the Central United States is now projected to push deep into Texas and the Gulf Coast region, raising the possibility of Houston’s first freeze of the season early next week. Forecast maps show temperatures plunging into the mid-30s across Houston, with areas north and west of…
United States — Much of the country is expected to experience a significant warm spell from December 15 through December 25, according to the latest long-range temperature outlook. Meteorologists warn that a developing pattern known as a “blowtorch” setup will bring widespread above-normal temperatures across the central, southern, and eastern United States, sharply reducing the…
United States — A major pattern shift is forecast to unfold across the nation beginning late next week, bringing a significant mid-December warmup to much of the country. According to the latest 8–14 Day Temperature Outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, temperatures from December 18–24 are expected to run well above normal across the South,…
Illinois — A fast-moving Alberta clipper system is forecast to deliver a narrow but impactful 2 to 4-inch snow band stretching from Illinois across Indiana and Ohio and into West Virginia, beginning Thursday night and continuing through Friday. Model guidance indicates that a few isolated areas may see up to 5 inches where the heaviest…
Florida — A sharp temperature drop is expected across the state Friday morning, bringing the coldest conditions of the season to large portions of northern and central Florida. Forecast maps show widespread lows falling into the 30s and low 40s, with frost possible from Ocala northward through the Panhandle. Even major metro areas such as…
Illinois — A powerful and widespread dangerous cold surge is expected to push into Illinois, the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the Great Lakes, bringing temperatures 20 to 40 degrees below normal by Sunday night into Monday. Forecast models show single-digit lows, subzero wind chills, and daytime highs barely above freezing, marking one of the…
Washington — A powerful atmospheric river is forecast to deliver over 110 inches of snow to the upper elevations of Mount Rainier by Friday, with snowfall totals expected to exceed 13,000 feet in elevation across the summit region. Lower elevations of western Washington remain under Flash Flood Watches, as significant rain is projected to accompany the…
Washington — More than 100,000 residents may face evacuation orders as rivers across western Washington continue rising toward historic levels. New precipitation forecasts show an additional 3 to 5 inches of rainfall expected through Saturday, increasing the threat of major and potentially record-breaking river flooding. Meteorologists warn that the situation could worsen rapidly, especially in communities…