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February 19, 2016 3:07 PM |

winter storm in OregonUpdated on February 19, 2016, 3:00 PM (IST): Stormy weather to end by Monday in Northwestern US

Northwestern parts of the United States will continue to receive rain and mountain snow throughout the weekend. Winter storms seem relentless as of now. So, the question arises when they will come to an end.

The Pacific Northwest, particularly Oregon and Washington, has been receiving rainfall ever since February 10. No risk of flash flooding likely though.

On Friday, a fresh storm could bring 6 to 12 inches of snow to the Cascade Mountains. The Northwest will turn dry from late Saturday evening to Sunday morning.

A new storm will approach the Pacific Northwest on Sunday afternoon, bringing more rain and mountain snow. We can expect a couple of weak weather systems to bring isolated light rain during the next week, but no heavy showers are likely.

 

Updated on February 17, 2016, 5:30 PM (IST): Winter Storm Olympia continues to affect East USA

The eastern parts of US continue to be lashed by rain, sleet and snow brought about by winter storm Olympia. Slippery roads are making driving conditions treacherous and almost 1400 flights were canceled on Monday.

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Updated on February 15, 2016, 4:30 PM (IST): Winter storm Olympia approaching the USA

The Northeast US is bracing up for winter storm Olympia, which is gradually travelling from the Midwest and South. Snowy conditions are likely across the region in the beginning of this week.

Snowfall has already occurred across many states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic on Sunday.

Places like Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina received less than 5 inches of snow.

South Dakota, Kentucky and West Virginia receive fairly good snowfall over the weekend.

Read More, Winter storm Olympia to affect Midwest, Northeast USA

 

Updated on February 13, 2016, 12:30 PM (IST): Valentine’s Day to be freezing cold in New York and Eastern US

You can call it polar vortex or even Arctic blast, which will bring freezing cold conditions across the eastern half of the country during the Valentine weekend.

Temperatures could come down below freezing point from Maine to North Dakota to Virginia. According to meteorologists, it could be the coldest stretch so far this winter.

Valentine's Day could set several temperature records in several major cities, including Boston, Hartford, New York and Philadelphia.

The polar vortex is likely to send across cold air beyond the borders of Canada. The coldest air of the winter will plunge southward across much of the eastern United States and will feature single-digit and sub-zero temperatures in the Northeast during Valentine's weekend.

So far this month, temperatures have been settling 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. Now temperatures could plunge 10 to 20 degrees below normal.

It is advisable to venture out fully clad on the Valentine's Day.

Besides dangers of frostbite and hypothermia, the cold snap could cause unprotected pipes to burst, and batteries of vehicles to die.

 

Updated on February 8, 2016, 10:30 AM (IST): High Temperatures could break records from California to Washington

Seattle to Los Angeles could witness temperatures rising to near-record levels early this week.

Warmer air will build from California to Washington on Monday and Tuesday. During the latter half of the week, the jet stream will shift northward into southwestern Canada. Accordingly, dry and milder air will build up across the western states of US.

We could see a strong high pressure area lying over the Intermountain West. This weather system will remain over the region for much of the week, leading to mainly sunny skies. Thereby, any developing Pacific storms will track northward across Canada, sparing the West Coast states.

The high pressure area over the Intermountain West will also lead to a Santa Ana wind pattern across the Southern parts of California.

Maximums in Washington, Oregon and California will rise 5 to 15 degrees above average. People here will witness spring-like temperatures in the middle of winter. The persisting snowpack over the Intermountain West will keep temperatures near normal over the region.

On Monday, temperatures will challenge past records from Portland and Medford in Oregon, to Sacramento, San Jose and Los Angeles in California.

In southern parts of California temperatures could approach 90 degrees Fahrenheit early next week.

 

Updated on February 3, 2016, 7:30 AM (IST): Multiple tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama

More than half a dozen of tornadoes were reported from eastern Mississippi and far northwest Alabama on Tuesday afternoon and evening. In few parts of the Southeast, the threat of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will remain intact till Wednesday.

The actual number of tornadoes has not been confirmed yet by the National Weather Service. But it has been reported that almost all the tornadoes were developed from the same supercell thunderstorm in a span of just 2-3 hours.

Simultaneously, Winter Storm Kayla is bringing a swath of heavy snow with blizzard conditions to the north and northwest of the Mississippi Valley.

Click here to read the story, Storm Kayla to bring heavy snow from Rockies to Central Plains in US 

The jet stream has taken a sharp and southward plunge into the nation's midsection. It will continue to slide eastwards. Accordingly, the surface low pressure area will intensify, tracking right from the Plains to the Great Lakes. This system will pull warm and moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.

The threat for severe storms will linger on across southern Indiana and southwest Ohio to Mississippi, Alabama, southeast Louisiana and the Florida panhandle.

 

Updated on February 1, 2016, 4:00 PM (IST): Severe storms and tornadoes approaching the Mississippi Valley 

The Mississippi Valley is bracing for a severe storm system. This system will strengthen on Groundhog Day i.e. February 2. The worst affected areas will be from the Little Rock to Nashville on Tuesday afternoon into early evening.

Click here to read the story, Severe storms, tornadoes to strike Mississippi Valley on Groundhog Day 

 

Updated on January 25, 2016, 4:00 PM (IST): Record-breaking blizzard kills 29, paralyzes Mid-Atlantic States

The blizzard which has already paralyzed much of the eastern US has now intensified, bringing Washington to a standstill. Roads, bridges and tunnels have been closed in New York.

The Blizzard has rattled the Mid-Atlantic States producing widespread snowfall. Almost 29 deaths have been reported by ABC News. The worst affected regions are the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia.

In Arkansas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia thirteen people lost their lives due to weather-related car crashes. One person was reported dead in Maryland and three in New York City. Two died of hypothermia in Virginia.

The blizzard brought an entire season's worth of snowfall (22.4 inches) in Philadelphia. Saturday was the snowiest day on record in New York City's Central Park.

Baltimore received the all-time highest snow on Sunday, leaving behind the old record of 26.8 inches set on the President's Day storm of 2003.

 

Updated on January 20, 2016, 4:00 PM (IST): Snowstorm to cripple Eastern US this weekend

Several Americans from Washington, D.C. to Boston and the Ohio Valley could be smacked by a snowstorm by the end of the week. Weather models are suggesting a strong slow-moving storm approaching the Eastern States.

We can expect a foot or two of snowfall right from Northern Virginia and Boston. This means that there’s definitely a big storm coming up this weekend.

Meteorologists are terming this storm as a ‘blockbuster blizzard for the ages’ on social media.

Heavy snowfall over the region could impact more than 50 million people.

Worst affected areas will be Charleston, West Virginia, Roanoke, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston.

Updated on January 18, 2016, 4:00 PM (IST): Brutal arctic blast to grip Eastern US after Midwest 

Harsh winter conditions are being witnessed across Midwest US since the gone-by weekend. This brutal cold ushered in by snow and squally winds will sweep into the Eastern states, during the first half of this week.

This arctic blast could be the harshest so far this season in the Midwest and the East. This deep freeze is likely to last for about two to three days in most of the places.

Temperatures will not rise above zero degrees Fahrenheit till Tuesday in eastern parts of North Dakota, Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. This would make the subzero readings to last for a total of 72 hours.

High temperatures are about 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below normal levels. Several places near the Canadian border could register lows of about -20°F.

In the northern Plains to the Ohio Valley, people have been advised to dress adequately while stepping out.

 

Updated on January 15, 2016, 4:00 PM (IST): Spell of heavy rain and snow approaching Northwestern US

After a dry start to 2016, Northwestern United States began witnessing stormy weather conditions from the second week.

The storm track has shifted from the Southwestern US to the Northwestern parts and this pattern will continue till the third week of January.

Several storms are likely to affect the Pacific Northwest and northern California into early next week. The flooding could be renewed in some areas.

Seattle to Medford remained almost dry during the first 11 days of January. However, the grounds are still saturated from the rain that fell in December. This region received almost double the normal rainfall in December 2015, leading to widespread flooding.

Meteorologists predict few inches of rainfall early next week right from Seattle to San Francisco.

The worst affected region will be along the coastal region from northern California to southern Oregon. In these areas, we can expect about 6-12 inches of rainfall on Sunday.

 

Updated on January 14, 2016, 12:00 PM (IST): Prolonged spell of rain, snow over Midwest and Eastern United States

A storm is likely to move northward along the Atlantic coast, eventually strengthening into a nor'easter this weekend.

The storm will brush through the mid-Atlantic region, bringing intermittent precipitation and a breeze over the area. However, it will hit hard eastern parts of New England. Here we can expect heavy and snow accompanied by strong winds.

The storm system will first drench Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas on Friday. Gradually, a swath of rain will cover the East Coast. Flight delayed could be reported from parts of southern U.S., North Carolina, Atlanta, Orlando and Charlotte.

 

 

Following this storm system, we can expect another wave of arctic blast this weekend.

This new blast of arctic air could be as cold as that in the beginning of the week, in the Midwest. Fortunately or unfortunately, it will be the coldest of the season so far for the Northeast.

Enough cold air will persist across the Midwest and Eastern United States till the second half January to bring snowfall to areas which have received little or no snowfall so far this season.

Click here to read the story, Snow squalls lead to multiple vehicle pileups in Midwestern and Northeastern US 

 

Updated on January 12, 2016, 5:30 PM (IST): Snowfall in Midwest, Northeast

With an invasion of arctic air to the Lower 48, temperatures have plunged to dangerously cold levels in parts of the Plains and Midwest. This has set the stage for snow accumulation in the snow belts of the Great Lakes.

In fact, New York is all set to receive first snowfall of 2016.

 

Updated on January 11, 2016, 11:00 AM (IST): Polar vortex to bring arctic air into Central and Eastern US

The polar vortex is likely to bring coldest air of the season in many places of the United States. Ohio Valley and parts of the Northeast could receive snowfall.

On the other hand, El Nino triggered storms from the Pacific Ocean will bypass Southern California and head for Northwestern United States this week.

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Updated on January 8, 2016, 7:00 PM (IST): US witnessed the second hottest year in 2015

NOAA has declared that the United States witnessed the second-hottest year on record in 2015. The annual average temperature was 12.4°C (54.4°F), which is 2.5°F (1.4°C) above the average 20th-century temperature.

Click here to read the story, US witnessed the second hottest year in 2015

 

Updated on January 6, 2016, 12:00 PM (IST): Snow, ice and rain across central and eastern US

A spell of snow, ice and rain is approaching the Plains and the Great Lakes. The storm bringing such blizzard conditions will reach the Northeast by the coming weekend.

Several parts of north-central United States could receive few inches of snow. Heavy precipitation is likely across the central U.S., leading to slippery travel along Interstate 35 from Minneapolis to Kansas City on Wednesday.

The Missouri Valley and the lower Mississippi Valley is dealing with the deadly floods which occurred during the last few days of 2015. The latest storm will bring another round of rain across these areas, which could hinder cleanup efforts.

We can expect snowfall along a strip from the central Plains into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A blanket of snow is likely across Nebraska into South Dakota, Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and northern parts of Michigan.

The cities to be affected include Norfolk, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Eau Claire and Wausau and Marquette.

 

Updated on January 5, 2016 11:30 AM (IST): Polar vortex to bring colder days in US 

The polar vortex is likely to direct cold air southward, bringing snowfall in the central and eastern United States by mid-January. This on and off pattern of cold air will blast the US throughout the second fortnight of January.

The arctic air is expected to leave quickly, after bringing a wave of cold air over the Great Lakes and Northeast during the course of this week.

Temperatures are likely to rise above average in much of the Midwest and Northeast towards the latter half of the week and into the weekend. Maximum temperatures will settle in the 30s in Minneapolis, the 40s in Chicago, the 50s in Washington D.C., and the 60s in Atlanta for multiple days. But, this warm-up will not be for a long duration.

Another blast of cold air is likely to sweep over much of the Central and Eastern states in the next week. Gradually, the polar vortex will shift southwards into the Hudson Bay of Canada during the second week of January.

This blast of arctic air is not an uncommon phenomenon during January. Cold weather is likely to affect a large swath of the nation.

 

Updated on December 28, 2015 12:00 PM (IST): 15 killed as tornadoes tear through southern US just before Christmas

Just as people were starting to unravel their holiday plans, severe storms accompanied by tornadoes ripped through the southern region of US, just before Christmas. The killer storms killed at least 15 people on Wednesday in the Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas region.

Northern Mississippi saw the worst of the tornado as the tornado path was the longest. It was confirmed to be continuous and about 150 miles long and could be the longest for a December tornado.

The storm Prediction center got 23 tornado touchdown reports which are unusually high for one storm system to have at this time of the year. This unusual weather activity is attributed to the warm and moist air which interacted with the approaching cold front which instigated severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Conditions in December are generally not conducive to such occurrences.

 

Updated on December 25, 2015 3:00 PM (IST): Stormy weather likely in Central US post-Christmas

Snowfall is likely over south-central United States over the long holiday weekend. This could lead to travel disruptions and threaten lives and property.

The same storm system will bring rain and snow to parts of Southern California on the Christmas Day. The storm will further move to Southwest and South Central states.

This weather system seems to be very slow-moving and will affect several places including nation from New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana to Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois.

Everything from heavy snowfall to blizzard conditions and ice, flooding rain and severe thunderstorms are likely during this period.

 

Updated on December 24, 2015 11:00 AM (IST): Holiday travel to be affected by heavy rains in Eastern US 

Heavy rains will bring its share of problems along the eastern parts of US during Christmas. People traveling up and down the Eastern Seaboard will have to bear the brunt of delays and disruptions.

The cities to receive extremely heavy rains on Christmas include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C, Charlotte, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Nashville.

 

Updated on December 23, 2015 11:00 AM (IST): Tornado threat in US

Thunderstorms are likely to produce tornadoes, damaging winds and hail through Wednesday, right from parts of South to as far north as the Ohio Valley. Weather conditions will be quite severe across those regions.

For parts of west Tennessee, northern Mississippi and northern Alabama, the Tornado Conditions Index, also known as TOR:CON, has been raised to as high as 7 out of 10. In other words, there is 70 percent chance of a tornado within 50 miles of the indicated locations.

The TOR:CON value will range between 5 and 6 from northern parts of Louisiana and central Mississippi to eastern Arkansas, southeast Missouri and South Illinois.

People traveling through the above-mentioned states should be careful.

This severe weather condition through the Christmas week comes in view of a low pressure area that will develop near Oklahoma and track towards the Great Lakes. This weather system will suck in warm and moist air northward from the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Here are few safety tips for you.

Updated on December 22, 2015 11:00 AM (IST): Eastern US to experience warmest Christmas Eve on record 

The weekend chill brought some hopes of a white Christmas in the eastern United States. However, all hopes will be shattered soon and many places in this part of the country will shape up to be the warmest on record. There is a high probability that the entire Eastern Seaboard from Florida to Maine could set record-breaking temperatures on the Christmas Eve. The typical December chill experienced during the weekend will be replaced by unseasonable warmth, as the jet stream builds back northward. A jet stream is nothing but a strong river of air in the atmosphere, which guides weather systems and separates warm air to the south from cold air to the north.

This year Christmas Eve will feel more like an early autumn or spring day. High temperatures will settle in the 50s in Maine and the 70s in the mid-Atlantic. Parts of Southeast will witness temperatures in the lower 80s. This means that highs will be about 15 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit above normal average. Record highs will be shattered in many towns and cities. Only few places including the Tug Hill region of New York state, east of Lake Ontario, and northern Maine could witness a white Christmas.

 

Updated on December 19, 2015 3:00 PM (IST): No White Christmas for Eastern US

Persistent warm weather condition in the eastern parts of US threatens to leave more than half of the country devoid of ‘White Christmas’ this year. Less than a week is left for Christmas and many places which usually receive snowfall during Christmas are witnessing warm weather. This includes the East Coast I-95 cities, lying between Florida and New England. The East Coast has kind of cooled down this weekend but is likely to warm up once again by the beginning of next week. The lowest temperatures recorded along the East coast will only be in the forties. The recent warmth across the eastern United States has broken temperature records dating back to the 1800s. Throughout this month, Washington, D.C. has recorded more than 8 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, on an average. Temperature in New York City has mostly remained 11 degrees above normal.

Updated on December 18, 2015 2:30 PM (IST): 2015 Christmas to be warmest in Living memory

December so far has been quite warm for the eastern half of the United States. This weather condition is likely to dominate much of Christmas week as well. If the situation turns out as predicted, next Friday could easily be the warmest Christmas Day for people residing in one of the East Coast states. A mild weather forecast definitely means no white Christmas for many of those states. Social media is buzzing with weather updates. This type of warm weather pattern is being broadly referred as 'Blowtorch' pattern in the East.

  In reality, it’s a weather pattern which tends to keep the typical winter chill at bay, holding on to air from the Pacific or the tropics over the mainland United States. Over the coming weekend we can expect a major cooldown. Nevertheless, weather models suggest that widespread unseasonable warmth will return for much of Christmas week. Most of the areas lying east of the Rockies will be affected.

Updated on December 17, 2015 4:30 PM (IST): Snow, rain and fog to hamper Christmas travel

Weather conditions during the Christmas week will be very similar to the weather during much of December so far, particularly in the eastern and western parts of the United States. People traveling to the East, need not worry much about cold. You will not even require too much cold weather gear. On the other hand, snow shovel and tire chains may come in handy for parts of the West. People travelling to many parts of Central and Eastern states may need to watch out for severe weather.

Make sure you travel with a good set of windshield wipers, working headlights and an umbrella. During the entire Christmas week, weather conditions could hamper operations in the airport hubs of San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta and New York City. Pacific storms will continue to bombard the Western US with outbreaks of cold air, which could reach southward up to Mexico and eastward through the Rockies.

 

Updated on December 16, 2015 12:30 PM (IST): Storm Echo continues to lash Rockies to Upper Midwest

The Winter Storm Echo is now affecting the Rockies. It has led to closure of schools and disruption of road, rail and air traffic. Two people were also reported dead after a road accident in San Francisco Bay Area. On Tuesday morning, the Interstate 80 eastbound was closed right from Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Rawlins. The snowstorm will continue to affect the Plains and Upper Midwest throughout this week.

  In Northwestern parts of Montana, a state of emergency was declared after melting snow and rain led to widespread flooding.

  About 10 inches of snow accumulated near Salt Lake City.

  Click here to read the story, Winter Storm Echo affects a dozen states in US

Updated on December 15, 2015 12:00 PM (IST): Winter Storm Echo seems to be a snowmaker 

Winter Storm Echo has been bringing heavy snowfall throughout the Rockies since Monday. By Tuesday, the storm will shift into the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Snowfall will continue across the Rockies and Upper Midwest till Wednesday. Echo first brought heavy snowfall over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada and the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest. With temperatures well below normal, snowfall is likely across parts of Utah, Wyoming and Colorado on Tuesday. In fact, Colorado and the central Rockies have been receiving back-to-back snowstorms.

On Monday, this region witnessed the second round of snowy weather and the mountains got the first accumulating snow. The storm has delivered the biggest snowfall of the season to Salt Lake City. Areas situated to the east of the Rockies, including the city of Denver, snowfall will last till Tuesday night. Wyoming, northern parts of Montana will receive the heaviest snowfall on Tuesday. Dakotas and Nebraska will also come under the purview of the snowstorm on Tuesday.

The Storm Echo will intensify on its journey eastwards and the heaviest snow will fall across the Plains. Travel along much of I-25 and I-90 would be treacherous. Motorists will also encounter slippery conditions along portions of I-70, I-80 and I-94.

 

Updated on December 14, 2015 11:00 AM (IST): Record-Breaking Warmth prevails in Eastern US

Temperatures in the eastern United States seem to befitting Easter than Christmas for the past few days. Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, Eastern USA and Great Lakes are witnessing record breaking temperatures. As per December standards, a very mild weather pattern has been prevailing across a large of the Eastern parts. Several places in the Midwest and Northeast saw record-breaking highs and record-warm daily lows this weekend.  Going by the data provided by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), we can say that around 574 record daily highs were set or broken across the United States, in the first 10 days of December.

On Sunday, New York City recorded 67 degrees Fahrenheit as maximum temperature, breaking the previous record of 64 degrees Fahrenheit in 1923. This is about 23 degrees above average for the day. By afternoon hours, even Toledo, Ohio, Milwaukee and Cedar Rapids, Iowa broke earlier records. Meteorologists are predicting warm weather conditions to prevail throughout the week. Temperatures are likely to soar up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit above average on Monday.   Meteorologists are predicting warm weather conditions to prevail throughout the week. Temperatures are likely to soar up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit above average on Monday.

Updated on December 11, 2015 2:30 PM (IST): Record-Breaking Warmth in Eastern US 

Eastern parts of US witnessed mild weather conditions during the last week. However, record-breaking warmth is likely to build up over the weekend. October-like temperatures will be prevailing over most of the places in East US. High temperatures will settle between 10 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for this time of year. Temperatures in some regions could climb up to 30 degrees above normal. Several places could hold records since the 1800s.

Forecast of maximums in the 60s in Washington, D.C., on Eastern parts of US witnessed mild weather conditions during the last week. However, record-breaking warmth is likely to build up over the weekend.  October-like temperatures will be prevailing over most of the places in East US. High temperatures will settle between 10 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for this time of year. Temperatures in some regions could climb up to 30 degrees above normal. Several places could hold records since the 1800s. Forecast of maximums in the 60s in Washington, D.C., on Saturday will come very close to the record high of 71°F set in 1873. Record-breaking temperatures will be witnessed across most parts of the East including Nashville, Detroit, Charlotte, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Little Rock in Arkansas and New York City and Buffalo in New York could also set new records.

Updated on December 10, 2015 11:30 AM (IST): Brutal weather, floods, mudslides, deaths in Oregon

A series of storms have been bringing heavy rain, mountain snow and strong winds across the Northwest US. Persistent flooding and mudslides have wreaked havoc in the region. Portland in Oregon has reported messy driving conditions and at least two people have been killed on Wednesday. Flood waters ejected manhole covers and roads were left impassable. Mudslides ripped sewer pipes and created messy condition in the roads. One woman in southeastern Portland was killed by a falling tree. Several homes were evacuated due to floodwaters in the towns of St. Helens and Vernonia.

  This blizzard weather will continue till the coming weekend. We can expect some respite from heavy falls by early next week. Pacific storms have been smashing the Northwest since the beginning of December. Some of the places have already received more rain in the first nine days of December than the monthly average. When situation went out of control, Governor of Washington Jay Robert Inslee declared a state of emergency.

 

Updated on December 9, 2015 12:30 PM (IST): Severe storm to strike central USA on the weekend

There are several storm systems affecting the western USA and one of the storm systems will plunge towards Central USA during the weekend. This storm will bring heavy rain and snow accompanied by strong winds over the plains, Mississippi valley and Great Lakes. The weather conditions in Central USA currently is very quiet and tranquil and will turn the opposite during the weekend. It is too early to ascertain the exact extent of the damage and the location. This situation will be clearer in the coming days.

After this storm moves away, there will be major temperature swings for the region. As this storm system tracks eastwards, parts of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico will experience heavy snowfall from Friday to Saturday night. Denver could get a few inches snow which will lead to travel disruptions on Saturday. The weather system will shift from western Kansas to eastern Nebraska, parts of Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, western and northern Wisconsin and the upper Peninsula of Michigan on Sunday. Areas around Minneapolis will experience accumulating snow and slippery conditions on Sunday night.

 

Updated on December 8, 2015 12:00 PM (IST): Snowstorm to dump feet of snow in Sierra Nevada

A spell of rain, mountain snow and chilly air will dip into parts of southern California later this week. This is all due to a change in weather pattern which will result in the storm to dive further to the south, bringing rain and mountain snow over much of the state on Thursday and Friday. Roadways will remain wet with slick spots on Thursday, extending upto Friday. Drivers should be on alert in low-lying areas like Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield, San Bernardino and Riverside, California. The rain will not be as intense to cause widespread landslides but will be enough to cause some debris to fall from the slopes. This system will fail to produce rainfall in many desert locations.

The storm system will dump 1-2 feet of snow over Sierra Nevada, including some ski resorts with the maximum impact over the northern areas. Snowfall in the cold season is very important for Sierra Nevada as it is critical for the warm season water consumption. The melting snow water provides additional rain for the rivers and streams. Very cold weather with frost and freezing conditions is likely to follow the storm over the weekend. According to long range forecast, rain and heavy snowfall are expected for the northern and central California including Sierra Nevada through the winter. Southern California could get rain during the latter part of December.

 

Updated on December 7, 2015 6:00 PM (IST):  Flood Threat in Northwest US

Pacific Northwest could witness significant flooding till Thursday as a series of storms continue to lash the region. The Northwest seems to be in the midst of an onslaught of Pacific storms. Heavy rainfall and mountain snow will be accompanied by strong winds. Residents of the region should prepare for incidents of flash and urban flooding. We could also witness sporadic power outages and mudslides.

 

Updated on December 4, 2015 2:00 PM (IST): Widespread snowstorms in New England and Maritime Provinces 

Parts of northern Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Quebec and New Brunswick received the first widespread accumulating snow of the season on Thursday night. There was a quick strengthening of the storm system off the coast of Maine on Thursday. The system will then track eastwards towards Newfoundland on Friday. Most areas situated between Maine and Newfoundland will have rain at first. However, the cold air blowing over the area will convert it into snow in many areas. This storm will strike Newfoundland on Friday. This storm system will also bring precipitation over Halifax and most of Nova Scotia. This is a fast moving storm system and will produce heavy snowfall over the region. We can also expect up to 2 inches of snowfall.

Road travel will become hazardous with icy and slushy conditions as the temperatures will go to sub-zero levels. Heavy snowfall will be concentrated in areas like northern Maine through central New Brunswick, northern Prince Edward Island and across southern Newfoundland. Snowfall accumulations of up to 10 inches can be expected in these areas. Cities and towns in the line of the fire  include Quebec City, Quebec; Caribou, Maine; Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton, New Brunswick; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Gander and St. John's, Newfoundland. The rain and snow will be accompanied by strong winds gusting up to 65 kmph. This unsettled weather will not last long and the weekend will be dry.

 

Updated on December 3, 2015 4:00 PM (IST): Frequent spells of rain and storms likely over Northwest 

Several spells of winter will slam Northwest United States well into next week. In fact, the entire month will witness on and off heavy rain, mountain snow and gusty winds. The storms will vary in terms of intensity and location. A powerful storm is approaching the coastal areas and will continue through Thursday with high winds and heavy rain. This storm could uproot trees, cause power outages, bring flash floods and mudslides from northern California to western Oregon. Cities to be hit hard include Eureka and Redding in California, Medford and Newport in Oregon. Drenching rain could reach as far as San Francisco.

 

Updated on December 2, 2015 10:00 AM (IST): Rain in New York during Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting

The mid-Atlantic and Northeast US received below-normal precipitation during the month of November. Nevertheless, December has started off on a wet note. The second day of December will witness good rainfall across much of the Eastern states. The spell of rain will move northeastward ahead of a slow-moving cold front. This cold front will gradually cross the East Coast through the middle of the week.

Rain coupled with fog will affect New York City on Wednesday evening. Thousands of spectators gathered at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, for the 83rd annual Christmas tree lighting, will be greeted by rainy weather conditions. Travel delays could be reported from the region. One can expect enough rainfall to form large puddles on the city streets. Pedestrians are advised to walk with caution due to the potential for poor visibility.

 

Updated on December 1, 2015 2:00 PM (IST): Midwestern US to witness Snowstorm

December to begin with rain and snow across parts of the central and northern Plains up to the Upper Midwest. Commuters in parts of the north-central United States are facing trouble due to this fresh round of winter precipitation. Travel could be slippery across the interstate 29, 35, 80, 90 and 94 corridors. Blame it upon powdery snow and slush. The storm system will bring heavy snow on its northwest flank while southeast will receive only rainfall.

 

Northwest US to be lashed by a series of Storms

In Northwest, the first week of December withholds several rounds of pounding rain, mountain snow and even ice. Washington, Oregon and northern California will receive on and off rains throughout the week.  Even snow and ice cannot be ruled out across central portions of Washington and Oregon.

 

Mild weather in Northeast US

Northeast US will witness mild weather conditions this week. However, this week will also see some rain and clouds. Some places in the interiors could witness freezing rain as well, particularly in the higher reaches of the Poconos, Adirondacks and mountains of New England.

 

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