CALIFORNIA — A strong storm system moving into the state this evening is increasing lift and instability, setting the stage for thunderstorms across central and southern California, as well as parts of the Reno–Tahoe region of Nevada, through tonight and into Wednesday. Forecasters indicate storms may produce 40 to 50 mph wind gusts, lightning, pea-size…
ILLINOIS — While much of the United States is trending warmer heading into mid to late February, areas near Lake Michigan — including Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and western Michigan — may not feel that warmth consistently this spring. The broader atmospheric pattern suggests above-normal temperatures across much of the central and eastern United States. However,…
FLORIDA — Most of West-Central Florida is waking up to good visibility conditions, but patchy fog is creating reduced visibility in parts of southern Sarasota County and surrounding inland areas early this morning. As of 4:15 AM, visibility readings show generally clear conditions across much of the Tampa Bay region, with more limited visibility developing…
FLORIDA — A noticeable warm-up is underway across West-Central Florida, with many communities waking up significantly milder compared to this time yesterday. A 24-hour temperature change map shows widespread increases across the Tampa Bay region, with several cities experiencing double-digit jumps in morning temperatures. Many towns are starting the day in the 50s, marking a…
UNITED STATES — Forecast guidance suggests the early part of next week will not bring a major winter storm for much of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and the central United States, as cold air continues to retreat and warmer conditions build northward. Latest model data shows a warm ridge expanding across the central U.S., pushing true…
NEBRASKA — A surge of unusually warm temperatures across the central Plains is raising concerns about ice jam flooding, particularly in eastern Nebraska, where melting snow and river ice could create hazardous conditions in the coming days. Weather data shows temperatures climbing well above normal, with potential record highs from Sunday into Monday, accelerating snowmelt…
UNITED STATES — Forecast models continue to highlight the growing potential for a cold, multi-storm pattern developing over Presidents’ Day weekend and extending through the middle of next week, according to the latest ensemble and deterministic model guidance. While it remains too early to pinpoint exact impacts or totals, confidence is increasing that the overall…
COLORADO — Colorado’s statewide snowpack has fallen to its lowest level on record for February 1, according to long-term snow water equivalent (SWE) data, marking a historic low point in the state’s winter season as of 2026. The data shows Colorado’s February 1 snowpack measuring well below the 1991–2020 median, with 2026 now standing as…
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND — A fairly potent clipper system is expected to sweep across Southern New England late Tuesday into very early Wednesday, bringing a brief but impactful period of accumulating snow before exiting the region. According to the latest snow map, the system will move quickly, limiting storm duration but still producing measurable snowfall…
ARKANSAS — A multi-day rain pattern is setting up across Arkansas this week, beginning with lighter showers midweek before a more widespread and heavier rain event arrives late Friday into Saturday, according to forecast data shown in the latest futurecast and rainfall maps. The first round of rain is expected late Tuesday into Wednesday, with…