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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NORTHEAST - A strengthening Nor’easter churned up the Atlantic and slammed into the Northeast, delivering heavy snow, hurricane-force wind gusts, and pounding surf along the coastline. Communities from Pennsylvania to Maine faced dangerous travel and rapidly changing conditions as the storm intensified offshore. Blizzard warnings and winter alerts remain in place through tonight and into early tomorrow morning across the northeastern United States.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 124821-1771876107354.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 024310-1771839849442.png">As a reminder, blizzard warnings are issued for low visibility due to blowing snow. The wind is the biggest factor in a blizzard which makes travel difficult if not impossible. This is the first blizzard warning issued by the NWS in New York City since January of 2022.The forecast for additional snowfall totals could still exceed another 6-12", and has already exceeded a foot for portions of New Jersey. The Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI) for the weight of snow across these locations hits EXTREME. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 025922-1771840767000.png"><h1>Timing</h1>Heavy snow and strong winds will continue with this low-pressure system through tonight and into early tomorrow morning. Areas still being impacted include southern New England, New York, and New Jersey metro areas.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/02-23_rne noreaster 12z-1771876035516.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Strong winds continue as the low-pressure system deepens. Remember, the bigger the pressure difference, the stronger the winds. The persistent strong winds will lead to large swells developing with waves 8-12 feet, possibly higher, for many Northeast beaches through Tuesday. Coastal Flood Alerts are in place through tonight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 124746-1771876077350.png">We'll be updating this story frequently on air and online, so be sure to check back for updates.

Patrick Crawford

Blizzard - Nor'easter Takes Aim at the Atlantic Coast

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Tracey Anthony

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Inches of rain and feet of snow fell across the Western United States during the past week thanks to a series of powerful low pressure systems. The Pacific coast will stay active during the week ahead as multiple systems line-up to keep the storm pattern going. However, this time the atmospheric river is warmer and shifting will be meeting some warmer air this time.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 124857-1771876153596.png">A big difference between last week and the week ahead will be the much warmer temperatures that build into the SW around a ridge of high pressure. This ridge will send storms up the coast, instead of across the interior, and will keep snow levels much higher. As rain falls on top of snow, it melts, increasing runoff. This typically leads to an increase in river flooding potential.<h1>Timing</h1>Heavy rain and snow will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest through the weekend, with snowfall in mountain areas leading to difficult travel. The rainfall rates will increase into Monday and Tuesday as a stronger system moves onshore, bringing tropical moisture to the north. This system will shift a bit farther south to start the week, bringing heavy rain into Northern California this afternoon into Tuesday. Snow levels are expected to be quite high, upwards of 8,000 feet, leading to rain falling on top of the feet of snow California recorded last week.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/today bb-1771872709823.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Precipitation &amp; Flood Potential</h1>Rainfall totals in Northern California and Southern Oregon could surpass 5-7 inches in some locations, with snowfall totals in the NW topping a foot. Temperatures appear to be too warm for heavy snow in the Sierra, outside of the highest peaks.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 124906-1771876160083.png">Flood potential increases through Tuesday, with flash flooding possible from California to Southern Washington.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-22 121405-1771787650995.png">As for snow, it will remain isolated to some higher elevations but the northern Cascades and the Norther Rockies are going to see some of the largest impacts.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/we1-1771852300249.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/we2-1771852315785.png">Avalanche Concerns remain an issue as well.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 124938-1771876183470.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 124948-1771876194933.png">

Next Pacific System Brings Flood Potential To Oregon & California

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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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While temperatures will cool across the South behind a front, dangerous fire conditions will increase for the Gulf Coast States through tonight. Red Flag Warnings (above) are in effect through the day.Gusty winds and dry conditions will increase fire danger.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 033850-1771843138287.png">Unfortunately, much of Florida is experiencing Extreme Drought conditions. The coverage of this drought is the highest recorded since 2000.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-21 171328-1771719223352.png">There are several things you can do to prevent wildfires:<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-21 170742-1771719424940.png">Portions of New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas will also be under dangerous fire weather conditions through Tuesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-23 125044-1771876255482.png">

Elevated Fire Danger: FL, LA, MS, NM, CO, TX

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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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MAJOR SYSTEM RECAP: The Northeast hasn't seen a system this intense in years. The massive scale of impacts, combined with duration, is impacting 10s of millions. Blizzard warnings, winter alerts, and flood alerts are in place as the Nor'Easter continues to ride up the coast. Some areas in New York have seen over 2 feet of snow, with more snow falling. Check out these videos from Massachusetts.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/VON_022326_RNE_BRANT ROCK, MA_POWER FLASHES DURING HIGH WINDS_DROPBOX_JONATHAN PETRAMALA_LS_E022326-1771870850192.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/VON_022326_RNE_QUINCY, MA_CAR STRUGGLING TO MOVE ON THE SNOWY ROADS_DROPBOX_JONATHAN PETRAMALA_LS_E022326-1771871598927.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>POWER OUTAGESHundreds of thousands are without power across the Northeast, as this low pressure continues to linger. The timing of it will continue through tonight<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/power outages 34343-1771871387592.png">SNOWFALL TOTALSSnowfall totals have well surpassed 2 feet across portions of the Northeast! Providence and Kingstown, Rhode Island, have seen 33.5" of snow so far with this major system.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/rhode ilsnadddd-1771872199366.png">WINDSWind gusts have been hurricane strength in some parts. Wellfleet, MA reached a gust of 77 mph, which is Cat 1 strength.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/northeast w ind reports-1771871431144.png">Here's the latest timing for this system. This low will continue to move to the Northeast and move out for most tonight into tomorrow morning.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/jfjfjfolssssss-1771872127526.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For the latest updates on this system, tune into WeatherNation!

Historic System Hits The Northeast

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Brittany Lockley

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A developing storm system is expected to bring the potential for severe weather across portions of the Southeast Saturday, with the Storm Prediction Center outlining a Marginal Risk for strong to severe thunderstorms from eastern Mississippi through much of Alabama and into Georgia. The setup features a stalled frontal boundary draped across the region, acting as a focus for thunderstorm development.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703180074.png">Warm, moisture-rich air is in place across southern Alabama and Georgia, with dew points climbing into the upper 60s. As daytime heating increases, this unstable air mass will provide additional fuel for storms to intensify. At the same time, stronger winds higher in the atmosphere will support storm organization, meaning a few thunderstorms could evolve into more structured clusters or rotating cells. When wind shear and instability overlap like this, the threat for damaging wind gusts increases, and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703292205.png">The greatest concern today centers on southeast Alabama into southwest and south-central Georgia, where storms may tap into the most favorable combination of moisture, lift, and wind energy. Later this afternoon and into the evening, attention may shift toward far southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle as the frontal boundary settles southward and additional storms develop along it.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/New Baron Video 3-1771703403439.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>While widespread severe weather is not expected, any storm that becomes strong could quickly produce hazardous conditions, including wind gusts strong enough to down trees or power lines, pockets of hail, frequent lightning and torrential downpours leading to localized flooding. Because storms may develop in clusters, some communities could experience repeated rounds of heavy rain in a short amount of time.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703442587.png">Stay weather-aware throughout Saturday, especially during the peak heating hours of the afternoon. Having multiple ways to receive weather alerts and knowing where to seek shelter if warnings are issued will be important, as conditions could change rapidly where storms strengthen. Cooler and more stable air is expected to filter in behind the front later tonight, gradually bringing an end to the severe threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703480460.png">Stay tuned to WeatherNation for more details.

Elevated Fire Danger: FL, LA, MS, NM, CO, TX

Historic System Hits The Northeast

Strong Storms Target the Southeast

Blizzard - Nor'easter Takes Aim at the Atlantic Coast

Next Pacific System Brings Flood Potential To Oregon & California

Elevated Fire Danger: FL, LA, MS, NM, CO, TX

Historic System Hits The Northeast

Strong Storms Target the Southeast

Blizzard - Nor'easter Takes Aim at the Atlantic Coast

Next Pacific System Brings Flood Potential To Oregon & California

Elevated Fire Danger: FL, LA, MS, NM, CO, TX

Historic System Hits The Northeast

Strong Storms Target the Southeast