SOUTHERN UNITED STATES — Freezing temperatures are set to return across large portions of the Deep South early Friday morning, extending unusually far south into Florida, as the persistent winter pattern of 2026 continues to deliver repeated cold outbreaks. The latest cold-weather map highlights a broad area of Freeze Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories, underscoring…
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — Long-range guidance from the GFS model is beginning to suggest the possibility of a strong storm system developing next week, with some potential for severe weather across portions of the Southeast. While confidence remains low at this range, the signal is notable enough to warrant early attention—especially as key ingredients appear…
NEW ENGLAND — Forecasters are getting a first look at a developing Saturday snow setup across parts of New England, with early guidance suggesting light to moderate accumulations for many areas but the potential for higher totals in isolated coastal pockets as small-scale features evolve. Meteorologists stress that this remains an evolving forecast, with snowfall…
PENNSYLVANIA — A fast-moving clipper system is expected to spread areas of snow across much of the state from Friday morning through the afternoon, followed by a sharp arctic blast that could deliver some of the coldest air of the season along with wind gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph. While snowfall amounts are expected…
NORTH CAROLINA — Strong weekend winds are expected to ramp up across the region, with sustained speeds of 25–35 mph and gusts potentially reaching 45–50 mph, increasing the likelihood of wind advisories and possibly even high wind warnings. What the Latest Watch Map Suggests About the Larger Weather Pattern A newly shared watch map shows…
UNITED STATES — New ECMWF ensemble precipitable water guidance, valid 00z Friday, February 13, shows a large and organized surge of atmospheric moisture lifting north out of the Gulf of Mexico and spreading across multiple U.S. states, a setup that historically increases the risk for widespread rain and stormy weather where forcing becomes available. Core…
NORTH CAROLINA — New temperature anomaly guidance for mid-February shows a continued warm pattern across much of the eastern and central United States, with North Carolina firmly positioned inside an above-average temperature zone and no strong signal for a sustained cold outbreak as February progresses. Temperature Anomalies Favor Warmth Across the Carolinas The 2-meter temperature…
CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — A notable pattern change is being signaled in the West, with guidance showing stormier weather returning and potentially delivering a much-needed precipitation boost to areas including Utah, where the graphic notes a record-low snowpack has made this a painful season for skiers and snow-lovers. What the forecast graphic is showing…
CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — Early, extended-range guidance is hinting at a small uptick in severe weather potential across parts of the Southeast around Valentine’s Day weekend (Feb. 13–14). This is not a confirmed outbreak or a locked-in forecast, but it is a pattern worth watching as we get closer. What the new maps are…
CUBA — A powerful surge of arctic air that first slammed into the U.S. Southeast didn’t stop at Florida, pushing across the Florida Straits and into Cuba, where Indio Hatuey in Matanzas dropped to 32°F—a first-time freezing temperature on record for the country based on the graphic provided. What the map shows and where the…