Kevin Schneider

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The threat of wintry weather is moving in, but freezing rain is notoriously difficult to both deal with and to forecast! Let's go over what to expect with this time around from Missouri to Maryland.Big Cities included:<ul><li>Chicago</li><li>Des Moines</li><li>Baltimore</li><li>Washington</li><li>Philadelphia</li><li>Pittsburgh</li><li>Hartford</li><li>Boston</li></ul>Winter Alerts have been issued for many new locations from Wichita, KS, to Chicago, IL.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 193523-1738722929770.png">Winter Alerts and Ice Storm Warnings have also been added for areas farther east. Cumberland, MD is under an Ice Storm Warning while Boston, MA is under a Winter Weather Advisory.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 160755-1738710479905.png">It's all going to depend on what the temperatures are when the light rain begins to fall.Wednesday looks to start cloudy, with the light rain and drizzle increasing from west to east. As that moisture gets pushed eastward temperatures will hold until a warm front passes through. Once that happens, temperatures should be too warm to freeze raindrops on contact. Many locations have a chance to pick up a glace to a quarter inch of ice.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/02042-1738710568908.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The Mid-Atlantic states into the Delmarva Peninsula could see the highest totals. The higher the numbers, the more widespread effects could be, including loss of power. Roads could become slick with even a glaze of ice, so assume the roads will be dicey anywhere freezing rain is reported. Expect issues overnight Wednesday into Thursday, but the window might be short-lived in some places.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 160956-1738710601967.png">Of course, anytime we're talking about different precipitation types and mixing them together, it will all depend on the temperature profile of the atmosphere.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 073137-1738679507053.jpg">

Dave Holder

Who Needs to Grab the Ice Scraper Wednesday Night?

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Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

Jackie Brown

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The record-setting trend began on Sunday, as many locations across Texas and the Southwest saw their daily highs surpass record levels. On Monday, further records fell across much of the country. Again on Tuesday, widespread records fell, with one of the hotspots being the state of Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 192804-1738722495352.png">Record-high temperatures will remain widespread into the weekend. Many record-warm overnight temperatures are expected as well.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 192855-1738722541052.png">SOUTHWESTAnother exceedingly warm day is expected across much of the Four Corners on Wednesday, although temperatures begin to taper down through the rest of the week, with any further records limited. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 160429-1738710275618.png">SOUTHERN PLAINSThe Southern Plains and western Gulf Coast will have many records challenged through the week as well. While some cooler air tries to make it further south, daytime highs ahead of the front will remain close to 25° above average in some locations!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 160450-1738710297367.png">SOUTHEASTThe Southeast will also be feeling the unseasonable warmth. Many records are expected to continue to fall into the weekend. Temperatures are expected to be 10-20°+ above average.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 160506-1738710312321.png">

More Records Falling Through Midweek

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Taban Sharifi grew up in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. She is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) with the American Meteorological Society (AMS). She has a B.S. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Systems and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Go Bruins! While in school, Taban was a meteorology intern with NBC LA. There she helped forecast daily weather for the greater Los Angeles region and created a playbook to deploy weather sensors for NBC owned-and-operated stations across the country. Her first on-air job took her to San Angelo, Texas, where she was a morning meteorologist and co-anchor. Working in West Texas gave her knowledge and experience covering severe storms. From there, she moved to Palm Springs, California. People think forecasting in California is sunshine all the time, but with temperatures in the 120’s, wildfires, damaging winds, floodings, and earthquakes, the forecasting kept her very busy! She also worked there as a general assignment reporter and told community stories. Taban is excited for the challenge and opportunity to forecast nationally with WeatherNation. She also looks forward to exploring all that Colorado has to offer!

Taban Sharifi

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A moderate to extreme intensity surge of atmospheric river (AR) moisture has been unleashing heavy precipitation in California. Another AR will approach the region toward the middle of the week with lower snow levels and widespread rainfall. What is an AR surge? It's extra moisture that is funneled into storm systems often making them wetter. AR events can generate flash flooding, mudslides, and feet of high mountain snowfall accumulation. The atmospheric river is sometimes referred to as the 'Pineapple Express' as it brings air from near the tropics (Hawaii) into the mid-latitudes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 155156-1738709542432.png">A couple more inches of rain remain possible. The foothills of the Sierra Nevada will see the highest additional totals.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 192316-1738722201645.png">Winter Storm Warnings will remain in effect through Wednesday morning for the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada and the Klamath Mountains.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 192338-1738722222296.png">As an area of low pressure lingers, round after round of rain and snow will persist in Northern California and Nevada. Moisture starts to drop south through Tuesday and cities like Santa Barbara are forecasted to see increasing rain chances.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/socalrain2-1738722324778.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Tune into WeatherNation at :50 past the hour for your West Regional Update.

Ongoing Rain and Snow for California Through Wednesday Morning

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We are tracking a cold system bringing snow and ice farther to the north midweek.For more details on the Ice and Cold side of this system: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/looking-ahead-storms-vs-ice-chances-this-week">Ice Potential from Chicago to the East Coast</a>To the south, this same system could bring a few strong to severe thunderstorms. Temperatures will be warm for many of us allowing for more energy and instability than we would typically see for early February. Could we have enough energy to work with from a severe aspect? The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued an isolated threat for severe storms Wednesday (above). Isolated tornadoes and strong damaging winds will be the main threat for cities like Nashville, TN, and Bowling Green, KY.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 155949-1738709994939.png">An excessive rainfall outlook has been issued for the area. A marginal excessive rainfall means, localized flooding is possible, mainly in areas that are known to experience rapid runoff with heavy rainfall. These isolated risks will be in place for Wednesday and Thursday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 160005-1738710013212.png">The latest timeline for these storms has isolated development beginning in the early afternoon on Wednesday. The lingering front Thursday could also keep isolated general thunderstorms around.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/02041-1738710128080.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Severe Storms Threaten the Mid-South Wednesday

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The Pineapple Express is sending waves of heavy snow into Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. There are two additional storm systems through this upcoming weekend. Rich atmospheric moisture (from near Hawaii) gets picked up by the jet stream and then entrained into storm systems before being delivered to the West Coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Tomer humidity AR 222025-1738527110672.jpg">Watch the timing:Feet of total accumulation is likely across the mountains of Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. Look at some of totals that have come out of this firehose of moisture:<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 061245-1738674771933.jpg">With a little more on the way. The heaviest snow, however, is sliding up into Montana and Idaho going forward.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-04 192140-1738722113002.png">Even with all the snow, it's not stopping the puppers in the region!<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1886565333223563665" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1886565333223563665"></div>The snow will start to break up a little more in the lower elevations on Wednesday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/nw3-1738722082780.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Heavy Snow for Wyoming, Idaho & Montana This Week

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Everyone was eagerly awaiting the results as Phil emerged from his slumber this morning. Just before 7:30 AM ET he made his announcement: more winter! How surprising was it? Given the cloud cover present, it was a little surprising. Given the record warm temperatures expected this week, very surprising.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/SOT_TRT 0.15_RNE_PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA_READING THE SCROLL TO SEE IF PHIL SAW HIS SHADOW_VISITPA-1738514178256.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Related article: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/record-warmth-for-southern-cities">Record Warm Expected This Week</a>As the sun poked through the clouds this morning, Phil noticed his shadow, which sent him back into his den for 6 more weeks of Winter.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-02 052737-1738499637408.jpg">Given Phil's recent track record? This doesn't come as much of a surprise. At a 5:1 clip, he's seen his shadow far more often than not, expecting winter to persist.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-02 053425-1738499727126.jpg">How accurate is the rodent? Not great. Of the past 10 years, he's verified the forecast just 3 times, falling in line with his roughly 40% accuracy for his lifetime.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-02 053709-1738499835683.jpg">According to the Climate Prediction Center, most of us will look at or above average for the month of February. We'll see what happens over the next few weeks<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-02 053643-1738499876232.jpg">

Alana Cameron

Punxsutawney Phil Expecting 6 More Weeks of Winter

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Rob grew up in South Florida, where daily afternoon storms and hurricanes piqued his interest in meteorology early on. That interest was fostered by his teachers and his father, who one time brought him onto the roof of their home to watch a funnel cloud move through the Everglades several miles away. Years of filmmaking and tv production in high school gradually pushed him toward broadcast meteorology at Florida State University, where he joined and eventually led the student run daily weather show. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology, he began his career at KESQ in Palm Springs, California before heading to KFSN in Fresno and WLOS in Asheville, North Carolina. He has covered a diverse array of extreme weather events, including haboobs and flash flooding in the desert, extreme snow in the Sierra, hurricanes, and Appalachian ice storms. He also enjoys telling stories and reporting about weather issues.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a>

Rob Bradley

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A pair of low-pressure systems will keep the country's northern tier under the threat of snow, wind, and cold temperatures. Areas across the Upper Midwest and Northern New England are expecting light to moderate snow, though some models have been trending toward a few areas of heavy snow and the potential of freezing rain for the windy city.<h2>Alerts and Timing</h2>Snow reports are coming in nearly 6" for spots in northeastern Minnesota. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-02 100930-1738516182223.jpg">Winter alerts have been issued around western Lake Superior through Sunday for heavy snow and gusty winds. Issues across Minnesota and Wisconsin will remain in place through midday Sunday, and South Dakota's winter Weather Advisory is for the second system that will bring impacts later today.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-02 100809-1738516104119.jpg">Snow will come in two waves - along the warm front and with a trailing low-pressure system within a stationary boundary. Areas around the Great Lakes will see snow continue into Sunday morning, where it will gradually clear Michigan by midday. The warm front snow will then track across New York and New England Sunday afternoon and evening.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Baron 2-1738467113199.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h3>Round 1:</h3><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Web 4-1738495816476.png"><h3>Round 2:</h3>New England will be hit with snow by Sunday evening and they will brace for round two into Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-01 111148-1738433608386.png">Snow in New York and New England is expected to be lighter, for most, but heavier in the mountains and in northern Maine. Areas east of Lake Ontario into the mountains of northern New York and New England could see 3-6 inches, while areas in northern Maine could surpass a foot.

Snow Chances Continue for the Midwest and Northeast

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Even though snow has quit falling, white out conditions continue in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota as winds howl with gusts to 40 mph. Some roads have been closed due to the significant blowing and drifting snow. Blizzard Warnings remain in effect for the area, with Winter Storm Watches now expanding into the Northeast.

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In the heaviest snow bands, totals may reach to 6" to 8". Ice is also a concern, as freezing rain and sleet may accumulate up to .50" in the Ohio Valley and Northeast into Friday.

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The lead low pressure center is now moving through the Great Lakes and will push into Canada this afternoon. A second low will move up from the Mississippi Valley into the Tennessee Valley, pulling up humidity from the Gulf of Mexico. As the moisture runs into the cold air dropping southward behind a cold front, freezing rain, sleet, and snow will develop into this weekend.

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For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Mace Michaels

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Heavy Snow for Wyoming, Idaho & Montana This Week

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Snow Chances Continue for the Midwest and Northeast

A pair of low-pressure systems will keep the