Weather

NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — Confidence is gradually increasing that a winter storm will impact parts of the Northeast late next weekend, with ensemble trends now consistently showing a developing system and a more defined zone where accumulating snow appears most likely. Ensemble Trends Show Storm Signal Gaining Traction Recent ensemble guidance continues to trend toward…

MID-ATLANTIC UNITED STATES — Forecast confidence is increasing that a significant winter storm will impact the Mid-Atlantic region this weekend, with both the European (EURO) and American (GFS) models showing strong agreement that at least one part of the region is likely to see heavy snowfall, even as exact placement remains uncertain. EURO and GFS…

SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — A wave of viral snow maps circulating on social media has sparked confusion and concern across Alabama and the Deep South, but meteorologists are strongly pushing back, saying the graphics rely on unrealistic long-range model output and do not represent a credible winter storm threat. Viral Snow Maps Spark Confusion Across…

NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — Long-range ensemble guidance is beginning to hint at the potential for a Miller B–type winter storm late next weekend, with several model suites showing a developing snow signal across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, though meteorologists stress that confidence remains low this far out. Ensemble Guidance Shows a Consistent Snow…

EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS — The final phase of a winter storm is unfolding across eastern Massachusetts as a strong cold front pushes southward, enhancing coastal snowfall, tightening snow bands, and introducing increasing icing concerns as temperatures fall. Northern Shutoff Strengthens Coastal Snowfall As the system begins to shut off from the north, snowfall is becoming increasingly…

NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — A new 12z European model run is drawing attention for depicting a potentially significant snowstorm across upstate New York and parts of New England during the back half of next weekend, though forecasters caution that the atmospheric setup remains delicate and could still unravel. European Model Shows Snow Potential but With…

EASTERN UNITED STATES — Forecast confidence continues to grow that a colder-than-normal weather pattern will dominate much of the Eastern U.S. during the second half of February, with only a brief and short-lived warm-up around Presidents Day before colder air quickly reasserts itself. Presidents Day Warm Spell Expected to Be Brief Ensemble and long-range guidance…

CENTRAL UNITED STATES — A developing storm pattern later this month is drawing growing attention from meteorologists as forecast signals increasingly support a multi-day severe weather threat across the Plains from February 17 through February 19, with conditions favoring organized storms capable of damaging winds and tornadoes. Strong Wind Shear and Hodographs Signal Organized Storm…

SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — Dry conditions remain firmly in place across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and parts of the broader Southeast as lingering La Niña influences continue to dominate the regional weather pattern, keeping rainfall limited and drought concerns elevated heading toward late winter and early spring. Lingering La Niña Continues to Suppress Rainfall Across…

NORTH CAROLINA — Forecast guidance for the upcoming weekend storm continues to trend warmer overall, reducing the likelihood that winter weather will be the primary headline across much of the Southeast. While some wintry impacts remain possible in colder locations, the dominant concern is shifting toward widespread rainfall and a conditional severe weather setup. Storm…