NORTHEAST UNITED STATES — Another round of snow may target the region early next week, with current model guidance suggesting inland areas are more likely to see meaningful accumulation than the immediate coastline. Inland Corridor Favored Over Coastal Cities Preliminary ensemble data highlights the greatest probability for 3 or more inches of snowfall stretching from…
UNITED STATES — Preliminary global climate data is showing a dramatic surge in ocean temperatures, with early 2026 sea surface readings climbing well above recent record levels as La Niña fades and signs of El Niño begin to emerge. Daily Global Sea Surface Temperatures Climb Sharply According to global daily sea surface temperature data spanning…
INDIANA — A weak weather disturbance will bring patchy light rain and snow to parts of the state Wednesday night into early Thursday, with minimal accumulation expected but a few slick spots possible for the morning commute. Light Rain and Snow Mix Developing Overnight Forecast guidance shows light snow or a rain/snow mix possible Wednesday…
ILLINOIS — A recent RISE-26 weather balloon launch is offering a detailed look at the vertical wind profile over the state, though not without challenges near the surface as forecasters work to clean up noisy launch data and better represent true wind structure. Surface Data Noise Creates Hodograph Challenge Meteorologists analyzing the RISE-26 sounding noted…
UNITED STATES — After a brief return to colder and snowier conditions, the western U.S. has re-entered a period of sustained anomalous warmth, with daily record high temperatures being approached or broken across portions of the Southern Rockies and interior Southwest. Daily Records Falling Across the Southern Rockies Data valid as of 2100 UTC on…
IOWA — A compact winter system is moving across the state this afternoon and will continue through the overnight hours into Thursday morning, setting up a narrow corridor of accumulating snow across central Iowa. Narrow Snow Band Targets Central Iowa Forecast guidance shows a focused band of 1 to 2 inches of snowfall developing from…
FLORIDA — A rapidly growing wildfire in Collier County has surged to 25,000 acres burned and remains 0% contained, prompting serious concerns about smoke impacts and visibility across South Florida. The blaze, identified as the National Fire, is burning in the Everglades region west of Miami and north of Marco Island and Chokoloskee, with smoke…
UNITED STATES — Widespread Red Flag Warnings have been issued across multiple states today, signaling an increased risk for rapid wildfire development across portions of the Southern Plains and central Rockies. The warning area spans from Colorado and New Mexico southward toward the Texas border, then east across Oklahoma and into southern Missouri, highlighting a…
UTAH — A strengthening winter storm is ramping up across northern Utah today and is expected to peak overnight, bringing heavy precipitation and unusually high snow levels that could push near 9,000 feet, leaving many lower elevations dealing with cold rain instead of snow. Forecast precipitation maps show a concentrated band of heavier totals aligned…
NEVADA — A dramatic warm-up is underway across Southern Nevada, eastern California and northwest Arizona, with temperatures climbing steadily through the workweek and peaking over the weekend at more than 12 degrees above seasonal averages. Forecast data shows a clear upward trend from Monday through Sunday, with multiple desert communities reaching well into the 80s…