Kevin Schneider

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The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a 30% chance for severe weather (above) on Tuesday of next week (March 4). That threat looks like it will continue into Wednesday with the threat of all modes of severe weather. SET-UPMoisture will be increasing from the gulf, increasing dew points to the 70s for portions of the Gulf Coast. Temperatures are expected to be warmer, in some cases significantly warmer than average. These factors will contribute to the potential of strong storms. When the SPC issues these outlooks this far in advance, it does signify a higher confidence in storms following through.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/ezgif-8a4ef4685757ac-1740598574210.gif"> The storms will continue to push east through Wednesday. A 15% chance for severe weather was highlighted Wednesday for a large portion of the southeast. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-27 050934-1740658197355.jpg">It comes with a caveat, however. A lot of the severe threat will be tied up with how storms evolve Tuesday night. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-27 050947-1740658238328.jpg">One risk that will be easier to come by: flooding. The Weather Prediction Center is already watching this area for flooding into Tuesday. Tune in to WeatherNation for the latest on your top weather headlines.

Brittany Lockley

Watching a Threat for Severe Storms NEXT week

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Alana Cameron was born and raised in Canada in the city of Mississauga, just outside of Toronto. Alana is the oldest of 4 siblings, all close in age, and grew up playing outside with them in all types of weather. After graduating high school, Alana moved to study at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna for a year before transferring to Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Atmospheric Science. Upon completion, Alana moved back to Toronto where she completed a post-grad degree in Meteorology at York University. After her post-grad, she went on to complete another post-grad in Broadcast Journalism - TV News at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. During her final year of studies she had the privilege of interning with the best in the business in Canada at The Weather Network. Once she finished her internship, she got the call from small-town Denison, Texas where she accepted a job as an on-air meteorologist at KTEN-TV, right in tornado alley, covering severe weather from Sherman/Denison (North Texas) to Ada (Southern Oklahoma). After the most active tornado season Oklahoma had seen in May 2019 (105 tornadoes!) Alana is excited to join WeatherNation to cover weather all across the nation. If you're interested in following her on social media she can be found @alanacameronwx!

Alana Cameron

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Meteorological Spring is almost here, the first day begins this Saturday, March 1! The meteorological seasonal calendar is based on the annual temperature cycle, so meteorologists and climatologists break the seasons down into groupings of three months. Statistically speaking, meteorological winter, December - January - February, is the coldest time of the year. We wanted to look back at our most significant weather events of this winter season.<h2>Drought Monitor</h2>When we compare the drought monitor from the beginning of meteorological winter to the end, certain areas stand out. The southwestern U.S. saw worsening drought whereas the Mid-south U.S. saw improvements to the drought monitor. This is what was to be expected, especially as we remain in a La Niña pattern.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/ezgif-37a1bccc7ea81c-1740620901634.gif"><h2>Southern California Wildfires</h2>A series of catastrophic wildfires developed in Los Angeles County on January 7, 2025 and continued through January 31, 2025. 14 destructive wildfires affected southern California after worsening drought conditions, low humidity, dry vegetation, and strong Santa Ana winds.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 184055-1740621082254.jpg"> The largest fires in southern California included the Eaton Fire, which burned a total of 14,021 acres and destroyed over 9.4k+ structures. The Palisades Fire burned a total of 23,707 acres and destroyed over 6.8k structures. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 184101-1740622026400.jpg">Unfortunately, the weather leading up to these fires was one of the biggest causes of such destruction. For more information on these fires, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/santa-ana-winds-kick-up-fire-danger">this website article</a>.As we look back at this winter season, some locations in the southwest, including Phoenix, Arizona, have seen their warmest winter on record.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 184448-1740622217467.jpg">And some areas such as Albuquerque and Yuma have had their driest winter on record.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 184455-1740622266181.jpg"><h2>Gulf Coast Snowfall</h2>On January 21 - 22, 2025, a historic winter system brought snowfall down to the Gulf Coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 184015-1740621129216.jpg">Many locations saw daily snowfall records including Baton Rouge (7.6"), New Orleans (8.0"), Thibodaux (8.5"), Mobile (7.5"), and Pensacola (10.0").<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 184045-1740622295443.jpg">It was certainly a winter to remember across the Gulf Coast!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/VO_NO BUG_RSC_TX &amp; LOUISIANA SNOWBALL FIGHTS FROM HISTORIC SNOWFALL PRIEST, COPS, FIRE DEPARTMENT_DO_E022625-1740622421146.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For more on your Spring Outlook, be sure to visit our article:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/La-Nina-Still-Spilling-Into-Spring-Outlook"> La Nina Spilling Into Spring Outlook.</a>

A LOOK BACK: Meteorological Winter 2024-2025

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GREAT LAKES to NORTHEAST - a series of fast-moving systems, known as "clippers", will bring unsettled weather to the Great Lakes, Midwest, Northeast, and New England from now through the weekend. There will be two low-pressure systems that could bring varying precipitation types to these regions.<h2>Clipper #1</h2>The first clipper is currently moving through the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing mostly rainfall to Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. On the northern side of the low, air may be cool enough to border Canada, where some can expect snowfall with this system. Overnight, as temperatures drop into Thursday morning, New England can anticipate snowfall. Cities such as Boston will be right on the cusp of seeing snow, but models favor rainfall.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Baron 2-1740620104322.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Clipper # 2</h2>With northerly winds drawn in behind our first low, temperatures look to drop below freezing as we round out the week and head into the weekend. This could favor better snow chances with our next clipper.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 130608-1740601014078.jpg">Forecast models have afternoon highs for many spots remaining above seasonal, but as highs on Friday and Saturday begin to drop, snowfall chances rise.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 131405-1740601041738.jpg">Here's a look at the latest guidance for our snowfall chances. States currently dealing with precipitation, such as Ohio and Indiana, miss out on the precipitation from this clipper, but many spots in New England look cool enough Friday night and into Saturday to see snowfall. Boston in this round will likely see snowfall before sunrise, and then transition to rainfall.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/02-26 clipper 2-1740601073010.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Precipitation Totals</h2>Precipitation totals don't look overly impressive, but it's enough to bring slight disruptions and delays to your day. The heaviest snowfall will be in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Tug Hill Plateau, Adirondacks, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Berkshires of Massachusetts. These spots may get upwards of 6" of snow.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/1-1740620186143.png">More details on winter weather alerts in your area can be found LIVE on WeatherNation, we're streaming 24/7 to keep you weather prepared.

Jesse Kelley

Wintry Weather Returns to the Northeast

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Chris Tomer

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Imagine a ski resort in the Northeast with over 350 inches of snow so far this season. Jay Peak, VT is advertising just that. Alta, UT is one of the snowiest ski areas in all of North America averaging about 550 inches (about 45 feet) per winter season. In fact, Alta logged 903 inches during its biggest season on record in 2022-2023.Current conditions are great at Alta, but Jay Peak is having a banner season. Jay Peak averages about 350 inches per season.Season Totals So Far:<ul><li>Jay Peak, VT: 354"</li><li>Alta, UT: 348"</li></ul>The prevailing (La Nina) storm track has favored Jay Peak with numerous Alberta Clippers and stronger areas of low pressure. Jay Peak can also benefit from Nor Easters with the right stormtrack. Jay Peak is located in the northern Green Mountains of Vermont, and it's geographic position is optimal for orographic lift with a north-south range orientation. Some of the best upslope flow might occur with a west/northwest wind.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/TOMER SKI AREA SEASON TOTALS 2252025-1740600554449.jpg">

Jay Peak Ski Area Has More Snow Than Alta Ski Area

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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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Conditions over the past couple of days have been relatively quiet across the west coast. However, the pattern is expected to become increasingly active this weekend as a low-pressure system moves onshore. This will bring multiple rounds of precipitation, increasing the chances of rain and snow on Saturday, not only for the Northwest but also farther south into California.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/westwave-1740620356029.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>As of now, rain totals look lighter inland, but you can see up to .50"-1.00" localized along the coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 155952-1740610934481.jpg">Higher elevations will see the heaviest snowfall totals. The latest data shows 6"-9" of snow with the higher peaks seeing up to a foot of snow.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 160002-1740610938976.jpg">The long-range hazards outlook highlights the risk for heavy snow across the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range March 7 - 9.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 160022-1740610943739.jpg">For the latest updates, join us :50 past the hour for your Western regional forecast on WeatherNation.

Rain and Snow Return to the West Coast This Weekend

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Dave Holder

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After bitterly cold temperatures not that long ago, above-average temperatures continue to dominate central portions of the country. Residents across our northern states felt temperatures climb into the 50s on Wednesday, while further south, St. Louis and Wichita reached the 70s. There will remain some lovely days ahead to get out and enjoy!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 182053-1740619259391.png">NORTHERN ROCKIESTemperatures will remain well above average across portions of the northern Rockies and High Plains. Because of snowmelt, portions of Montana remain under Flood Advisories. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 182520-1740619578573.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 182540-1740619588489.png">CENTRAL PLAINSTemperatures further east into the Plains have been anomalously warm as well. For Thursday, high temperatures of 10-25°F above average will be widespread.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot 2025-02-26 182530-1740619637407.png">Forecasts continue to call for relatively warm temperatures through the weekend and into next week. However, there is a signal of colder air moving in by the middle of next week, so enjoy it while you can!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/colderahead-1740619951506.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Make sure to check in frequently with WeatherNation as the country transitions into Spring!

Spring-Like Temperatures for Now, Colder Air Next Week

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It could be a long wait for skiers looking for the next mountain snow. A ridge of high pressure builds across parts of the West (including most of Colorado) through Sunday. The main storm track (jet stream) shifts north to favor the PNW/BC/ID/MT/WY for the most consistent snowfall.When can Colorado skiers expect new snow? There will be a light snow the Central and Northern Mountains Wednesday, but the next major snowfall will not occur until Sunday or after (3/2-3/7).A colder storm system is possible next week or mid-week, with significant snow accumulation.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/TOMER JET STREAM HIGH PRESSURE-1740340940177.jpg"> Freezing level (Maximum) in Colorado's Mountains this week:<ul><li>2/26: 7200ft</li><li>2/27: 10300ft</li><li>2/28: 11500ft</li><li>3/1: 12300ft</li><li>3/2: 10500ft</li></ul>Forecast snowfall through Saturday (3/1):<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/TOMER UT CO SNOW FORECAST-1740599713598.jpg">Colorado's forecast through Saturday (3/1) - notice both minor waves with a dusting of snow across the Central and Northern Mountains of Colorado:<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/TOMER CO SNOW FORECAST-1740599415392.jpg">Forecast Timing:</h1><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/02/Baron 2-1740620384765.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Tune into WeatherNation for more details.

Long Wait For Colorado Skiers

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Heavy rain hit the Northeast on Sunday with over an inch falling in the tri-state area of New York and Connecticut, breaking records. Now, the cold side of the system is impacting the region with high elevation snow and cold rain closer to the coast. The worst of the rain is behind us and thankfully power alerts weren't as severe as anticipated. Still, as of 12 PM ET on Monday there were about 25k customers without power.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/12/power outages-1702319694267.png">Rain and snow will continue through midday as the entire low pressure system responsible for the wet weather slowly moves offshore. By sundown most of the moisture will be over with just a few lingering snow showers for northern Maine. Snow totals were up over half a foot through northern New York and New England, which certainly has given a boost to the ski resorts in the area. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/12/snow reports-1702319860295.png">Over 4" of rainfall fell from New Jersey to coastal Maine! A few flood alerts remain through the day today as rain pushes offshore, but the heaviest of the moisture is done at this point. Still, rivers, creeks and streams will be running high so please use caution.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/12/rain-1702319694270.png">The other thing this front has brought is blustery conditions! Temperatures are about 30° cooler compared to record highs on Sunday and winds have maxed out between 20-30 mph! It will definitely feel more like December today compared to the weekend. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/12/temps-1702319860293.png">

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