Winter storm spreads snow and dangerous cold nationwide

 

United States. A fast-moving winter storm tracked east from Montana this week, bringing heavy snow to parts of the Plains and northern Midwest before spreading into the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, Chicago region and Mid-Atlantic. National Weather Service offices issued winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories and cold weather alerts...

Arctic Blast Prompts First Alert Weather Warnings Nationwide

 

United States. Meteorologists across regions warned that a fast-moving cold front will bring an arctic blast beginning Sunday and continuing into Monday, prompting First Alert Weather Days and advisories. Forecasts issued Friday predict falling temperatures, gusty winds, single-digit wind chills in some areas, and localized snowfall or wintry mix where...

Washington Seeks Federal Aid After Widespread Flood Evacuations

 

Washington state officials declared a statewide emergency Wednesday after atmospheric rivers and heavy rain caused widespread flooding across the region. Governor Bob Ferguson activated the National Guard, warned that the Skagit River could rise above previous records, and asked FEMA for expedited assistance. National Weather Service forecasts described the threat...

Atmospheric River Triggers Historic Flooding Across Washington State

 

Mount Vernon, Washington — An atmospheric river brought days of torrential rain this week that swelled rivers, overtopped floodplains and prompted statewide emergency declarations. Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Thursday as tens of thousands received evacuation orders, including about 78,000 in the Skagit River floodplain and roughly...

Multiple U.S. Regions Brace for Widespread Winter Weather

 

United States. Forecasters issued widespread winter warnings as multiple storms this week brought heavy snow, freezing rain and strong, gusty winds across the Northeast and Midwest. The National Weather Service forecasted lake‑effect bands and frontal systems producing totals up to a foot in Central New York, 6–12 inches in northern...

High winds, unseasonably warm conditions sweep multiple states

 

Denver — Strong, gusty winds and unseasonably warm temperatures affected multiple Western and Plains regions this week. Meteorologists issued high-wind warnings Tuesday and into Thursday as stations recorded gusts up to 96 mph in Montana and 90 mph in Colorado, with additional 70-80+ mph readings reported in Wyoming. Agencies closed...

Montana Weather: Atmospheric River Brings Wind, Flood Threats

 

Billings, Montana: Strong winds and an atmospheric river impacted Montana this week, triggering high wind warnings, flood watches and winter advisories across the state from northwest Montana to the eastern plains. Agencies measured gusts up to 96 mph and 60–80 mph across regions, heavy mountain snow and rain-to-snow transitions that...

Winter systems bring snow, wind, closures across U.S.

 

United States — Multiple regions experienced winter storm conditions this week as meteorologists warned of snow, wind, and rapid temperature changes. Authorities closed schools and county offices Monday and Tuesday in affected areas; forecasts predicted accumulations ranging from dustings to 4–7 inches in northern zones. Officials and broadcasters advised limited...

Across U.S., breezy warmth then cold fronts arrive

 

United States forecasters reported nationwide that multiple regional weather services forecast unseasonably warm, breezy conditions Tuesday ahead of a cold front arriving early Wednesday, followed by a secondary cold front later in the week. Agencies in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Colorado and Virginia cited west to...

Regional Forecasts: Fog, Rain, Then Arctic Cold Arriving

 

United States — Local forecasts report early-morning fog and freezing-fog advisories this weekend, followed by a cold front bringing showers and scattered light snow through Monday, then colder, drier air by Tuesday. Midweek warming briefly raises temperatures before an arctic surge late in the week brings single-digit lows and sub-zero...