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.

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Rob Bradley

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Rain is in the forecast for Southern California this weekend. Finally, after nearly a month since the last measured rainfall, Southern California is expected to get rain. The last measured rainfall was on Christmas Eve, and rainfall totals only reached 0.02” in Los Angeles. Since May 6th of last year, all-in-all Los Angeles has only received 0.16" of rainfall.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-22 053742-1737549920681.png">The dry terrain, accompanied by the downward-sloping Santa Ana winds helped multiple new fires start and spread last week, including the Hughes fire in LA County and the Border 2 fire in San Diego County. Fortunately, now they will have some help from Mother Nature. However, if the rain rates are high, it will lead to a mudslide and debris flow threat. Los Angeles County crews are filling and distributing sandbags to help burn scar area residents protect what is left.Check-in on the ongoing fires in Southern California: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/santa-ana-winds-kick-up-fire-danger">Hughes Fire Growing Quickly in LA County</a><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1882511119119790341" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1882511119119790341"></div>An upper-level low will dig into the Pacific just offshore of Southern California into Sunday morning. This low will pull Pacific moisture into the region and bring increasing precipitation chances by the end of the weekend. The rainfall in Southern California will ramp up overnight and into Sunday morning, continuing through Monday. The good news is most of Southern California will see rainfall. However, this will come with the risk of potentially seeing mudslides. The areas that have been recently burned will not be able to soak up the rainfall quickly.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/socalrain-1737862819529.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>When it comes to rainfall total expect anywhere from 0.10-0.50" of rainfall, but mountain regions could see up to 3 inches. Areas above 2-4,000 ft will see snowfall. This will bring some relief to the firefighters who have been working day in and day out to combat these fires. Also, it will help to ease the smoke in the air.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737848752595.png">Winter alerts have been issued in advance of the snow arriving and sticking around into Tuesday. Some of the higher elevations east of Fresno are looking at snowfall totals near two feet. Big Bear and the San Bernardino Mountains could see 1-2 feet on the peaks!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/2-1737848766099.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/3-1737848775955.png">Make sure to tune into WeatherNation for the latest updates.

Dave Holder

Rain & Snow for SoCal, Fires Get Relief

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While the South is still trying to thaw out from a historic snowstorm earlier last week, heavy rain is now entering the forecast in the coming days. Snow and ice are still on the ground, as much of the south and southeastern U.S. continues to witness below-average temperatures. Frost and freeze alerts remain in place until Sunday morning, before a warmer, soggier pattern moves in next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 162617-1737847583533.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 072008-1737814826022.png"><h1>SET- UP</h1>A large <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/rain-snow-is-in-the-forecast-for-california">trough of low pressure digging south and stalling across Southern California</a> will slowly move east, allowing energy into the south-central U.S. A return flow on the back side of a high-pressure center sets up, and a pattern of plentiful moisture will continue for much of the upcoming week.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-24 133450-1737751634143.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-24 133515-1737751647034.png">TIMING</h1>An area of low pressure will team up with a quick shot of energy around the larger upper-level trough on Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms will form ahead of the front on Sunday, moving from Texas east into the Mississippi Valley. That low-pressure system will exit the U.S. Monday. Another quick round of rain will move across similar areas on Wednesday. The main upper-level trough will finally eject out of the southwest by next Thursday, with heavier rainfall and perhaps thunderstorms expected as it moves across the southeast U.S.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/serain2-1737862563561.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>RAINFALL</h1>On Sunday, the Weather Prediction Center highlights an area from Victoria, TX to Greenville, MS, and down to Lake Charles, LA for the best chance at localized flooding. Because the pattern doesn't change much for the upcoming week, many of the same areas will see rain multiple days. Over the next 7 days, rainfall totals could reach 5-7" between Houston, Shreveport, and Alexandria. People in these areas should stay tuned to changes in the forecast as additional flooding alerts may be needed by next week. Widespread rainfall could cause localized issues as well.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 203735-1737862665964.png">Make sure to check the latest updates on WeatherNation TV.

Gulf States Brace for Soggy Pattern

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Snow continues tonight in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah this weekend as a cold front races south. The snow should taper off tonight!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737862435110.png"> Winter alerts continue from Colorado into Nevada. The heaviest snow is expected along and just north of I-70, up to I-80 in Utah and Nevada.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737862485996.png"><h1>Timing</h1>Snow will sit between I-70 and I-80 through the rest of Saturday, with heavy snow in mountain areas. Light snow will linger into Sunday morning before clearing out. Another round of rain and snow is expected in southern Utah and Colorado during the latter half of the upcoming week.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Baron 2-1737862570479.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Forecast Accumulation</h1>Moderate to heavy snow accumulation is likely at many ski resorts (top of page).A few highlights:<ul><li>Jackson Hole: 3-6 inches.</li><li>Big Sky, MT: 3-6 inches.</li><li>Alta, UT: 3-7 inches.</li><li>Steamboat, CO: 6-9 inches.</li><li>Vail: 6-9 inches.</li><li>Aspen/Snowmass: 1-4 inches.</li><li>Bear Lake, CO: 12 inches (&amp; 90mph gusts).</li></ul>Zooming in, here are the forecast snow totals in Colorado by Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737862638018.png"><h1>Forecast Highs</h1>While temperatures west of the Front Range remain close, if not above seasonal averages, cities such as Denver and Colorado Springs will feel below-average temperatures again on Sunday before a warm-up.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 163848-1737848338541.png">

Jesse Kelley

Weekend Snow Likely Across the Rockies

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While the Lower 48 has felt the impacts of repeated intrusions of arctic air, the state of Alaska has been very mild with numerous record-breaking warmth over the recent weeks. On Friday, widespread record highs were noted, including the city of Utqiagvik on the shores of the Arctic Ocean rising above freezing for the first time on record for the day (see above).The pattern of late has been dictated by a strong upper-level ridge over the North Pacific. This ridge has also been responsible for keeping the PacNW relatively dry for this time of year.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 164817-1737848911116.png">While this setup has kept things mild for the 49th state, we are also seeing repeated systems moving in from the south, bringing abundant moisture to the area. Widespread winter alerts have been issued across the state, with a notable exception being the city of Anchorage. Here, temperatures look to remain too warm for accumulating snow!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737862049523.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 165207-1737849134468.png">Anchorage does remain under High Wind Warnings and Flood Watches/Warnings, however, as rain and snow are expected to persist into the upcoming week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 165302-1737849223684.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 165433-1737849280541.png">

A Very Mild Alaska Prepares for Further Rain and Snow

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Exciting times are ahead for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts! Two planetary alignments will happen in a span of 40 days, the first featuring six planets in January, followed by a seven-planet alignment in late February. Naked eye observers can expect to see four planets during each event, but adding binoculars or a telescope will help you see the rest. Planetary alignment occurs when planets are on the same side of the sun and appear to line up in the night sky. While the planets always appear to form a line, seeing several planets visible to the naked eye doesn't happen every year. Planets of the solar system have differing orbital periods so it can take a while for several to appear together. For example, Mercury takes 88 days to orbit the sun while Jupiter takes about 12 years.<h1>January Alignment</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Jan_2025_sky chart_Planets-1737305096113.png">Image credit: NASA/JPL-CaltechSince the middle of the month, four of the five brightest planets in the night sky have been visible after sunset and will continue to "line up" through the end of the month. The best chance to see these four planets and the two hiding in the dark (Neptune and Uranus) will occur around the 21st and 22nd in the southern sky after sunset, looking generally to the south. Neptune can be found just above Venus and Jupiter while using a telescope or binoculars (top of page), while Uranus will be to the right of Jupiter. This alignment will occur for multiple nights, but as the planets shift, it will be more difficult to see them all in the same sector of the sky.<h1>February Alignment</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-19 084957-1737302067137.png">Planets align again in late February, but this time SEVEN planets will appear in the same sector or sky. Like the January alignment, four of the planets will be visible to the naked eye (Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars), while the others will require a tool to help you (binoculars or a telescope). For viewers in North America, trying to see the planets in the days leading up to the 28th will likely produce the best viewing. In order to see Saturn during this alignment, you'll need to be ready as the sun goes down since it will be close to the sun and horizon. While Mercury can be viewed at times without an optical zoom, it will likely need it in this alignment due to its proximity to the sun.

Planets Align in January and February

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Key Messages<ul><li>The Hughes Fire, near Castaic Lake, started on Wednesday and quickly grew in LA County to 10k acres, but growth slowed Thursday and containment increased from 14 to 79%.</li><li>Wind direction shifted Friday afternoon, allowing for onshore flow to set up. This will finally help limit fire danger in the region.</li><li>Heavy rain arrives by Sunday in fire areas with flooding and debris flows (mudslides with fire debris) possible.</li><li>Have a plan in place and a go bag ready for quick evacuations!</li></ul><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/VO_012225-012325_RSW_T BOX OF HUGES &amp; BORDER 2 FIRE_MS_E012425-1737742015900.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737774593140.png">Containment continues to increase on all of the large fires in Southern California. Several other smaller fires have started in the region but are mostly under control or are growing minimally.The attention now turns to onshore flow increasing humidity ahead of a digging trough this weekend. Cooler temperatures return this weekend, with rainfall expected by Sunday.RELATED ARTICLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/rain-snow-is-in-the-forecast-for-california">Rain and Snow for SoCal, Fires Get Relief</a><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-25 042546-1737804752109.png">The precipitation will greatly aid firefighting efforts, but could also lead to mudslides, debris flows, and flash flooding. Sandbags are being made available to residents in burn scar areas with flash flooding possible. Most of the large burn areas from the late Summer through today are expected 1-3" of rain.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-18 061446-1737206094062.png">The Eaton and Palisades Fires rank in the top 4 most destructive fires in California history with over 15,000 structures burned.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1877040239241224343" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1877040239241224343"></div><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-10 053546-1736512590442.jpg">Tune in to your West Regional forecast at :50 past the hour, every hour on WeatherNation.

Progress Continues on SoCal Fires

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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The historic Winter Storm brought the first Blizzard warnings along coastal Louisiana, and once-in-a-lifetime snowfall totals to the South. Roads and schools in some parts of the Gulf Coast remain closed through Thursday because of the icy roadways!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737582296766.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-22 095432-1737564882219.jpg">RELATED ARTICLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/how-cold-will-this-weekend-be">Dangerous Wind Chills Likely Into Next Week</a>While some places didn't quite see all-time records, anytime it snows this far south is impressive. Areas like Houston reached 4 inches of snowfall, which broke snowfall records for the day. Since the official snowfall is measured at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the all-time record of 3" is safe. Many locations on the east and south side of town reported 3+" however.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-22 100024-1737565232864.jpg">Even more amazingly, Florida recorded its record highest accumulated snowfall total. This obliterated the old record of 4", set back during the Superstorm of March 1993.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot 2025-01-21 211554-1737519497478.png">With such a cold airmass behind all of the wintry weather, the snow might stick around for a little while. Here's what it looked like as the sun rose Wednesday morning. The clouds are moving east while the snowpack slowly melts.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/2025-01-22 10-03-25-1737565437795.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The highest snowfall totals coming out of the South are from Rayne, Louisiana measured, which measured 10.5" of snow. Additional inches of snow across the Southeast will be possible through Wednesday. Freezing rain and sleet will also mix in for areas just to the south. Prepare for travel impacts and potential power outages where heavy ice occurs. A gradual warming trend is likely heading into the weekend!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/01/1-1737606419854.png">Make sure to tune into to Weather Nation for the latest details.

Historic Snowstorm Comes To an End for the South

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Residents of New Mexico may be enchanted by this forecast, especially if they love snow!  The Land of Enchantment can expect quite a winter wallop into Saturday.  The Albuquerque metro area is under a Blizzard Warning.

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Here's the latest from NWS Albuquerque:

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The potential for heavy snow accumulation exists across most of northern and central New Mexico, along with strong wind gusts.  The snow will linger into the state's eastern plains through Saturday morning.

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According to the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/abq/">National Weather Service office in Albuquerque</a>, cold air and easterly upslope flow delivered by an exiting storm system will set the stage for widespread snow as a stronger storm system arrives from the northwest.

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Along with the potential for heavy snow, strong easterly winds may gust up to 60 miles per hour!  Blowing and drifting snow may cause whiteout conditions and hazardous travel through the event.  Very cold air will also enter the forecast with wind chill values in the single digits and teens.  Wind chills may potentially dip below zero in a few locations Friday and Saturday morning.

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As this storm tracks through New Mexico and surrounding states, be sure to follow <a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com">WeatherNation</a> on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/WeatherNation">Twitter</a> for the latest forecast updates.

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Exciting times are ahead for stargazers and a

Progress Continues on SoCal Fires

Key MessagesThe Hughes Fire, near Castaic Lak

Historic Snowstorm Comes To an End for the South

The historic Winter Storm brought the first B