UNITED STATES — The past seven days have featured one of the most amplified temperature patterns of the winter season, producing extreme warmth across the western United States while simultaneously locking much of the eastern half of the country into persistent cold, a combination that resulted in hundreds of daily temperature records being broken nationwide….
UNITED STATES — Medium-range guidance is increasingly pointing toward a more active severe weather pattern developing during the second half of February, with signals strengthening around February 17 across portions of the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley. Severe Weather Signal Emerges Around February 17 Multiple ensemble systems now indicate a noticeable uptick in severe…
WATERTOWN, NEW YORK — An intense surge of Arctic air delivered the coldest temperature in the contiguous United States, with Watertown officially recording a low of −34°F early Sunday morning, according to national temperature data issued by federal forecasters. The observation narrowly edged out other frigid locations across the northern tier, earning Watertown the distinction…
UNITED STATES — Forecast guidance for mid-February shows a notable shift toward a colder storm pattern across the western United States, a key difference from earlier systems this season that often struggled with high snow levels. The latest data suggests that upcoming storms will feature lower freezing levels, allowing snow to reach deeper into mountain…
UNITED STATES — Medium-range ensemble guidance has undergone a notable shift over the past several days, replacing an initially warm outlook with a much colder, block-driven pattern across the Northeast, New England, and parts of the Mid-Atlantic, raising questions about late-season snow potential heading into next weekend. Ensembles Reverse From Warm Bias to Cold-Dominated Solution…
UNITED STATES — New medium-range guidance is drawing attention to a potentially active stretch of severe weather across large portions of the central and southern Plains during the February 15–28 timeframe, with signals pointing to multiple storm systems rather than a single event. Severe Composite Signal Expands Across the Plains Updated CFSv2 accumulated Supercell Composite…
WESTERN UNITED STATES — A major cold storm system is beginning to take shape for mid-February, raising hopes that winter may not be finished yet across large portions of the western United States. Forecast data suggests this system could deliver widespread precipitation and substantial mountain snow, especially across California, at a critical time following weeks…
WESTERN UNITED STATES — New snowpack data shows significant shortfalls in snow water equivalent across large portions of the Western United States, signaling growing concern that an early and potentially active spring fire season could develop if additional precipitation does not arrive in the coming weeks. Snowpack Levels Lag Well Behind Seasonal Normals As of…
WESTERN UNITED STATES — After a relatively quiet stretch lasting much of the past month, the West Coast weather pattern is undergoing a significant shift early this week, opening the door for multiple storm systems to deliver widespread rain, mountain snow, and improving moisture conditions across large portions of California, Nevada, and Utah. Pacific Jet…
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — After a prolonged stretch of winter chill, Baltimore is finally on track for a noticeable warmup this week, with temperatures expected to climb above 40 degrees for the first time since January 23rd, before attention turns to another possible snow or mixed precipitation event later in the forecast period. Midweek Warmup Likely…