Kevin Schneider

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The Northern Tier of the country is no stranger to cold. Another shot of arctic air has settled in this weekend, with more on the way later this week. High and low temperatures will be well below average. We broke more records Friday morning, as temperatures dipped below zero in some places. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/1-1764990907597.png">As some of the air starts to slide east, areas like New England will take the brunt of the Polar plunge. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-07 072829-1765117719131.jpg">Along with the continued pushes of colder air, the strong northerly winds will create wind chill factors well below zero! When it gets this dangerously cold, even if it only lasts a day or two, bring the pets inside and remember to check on neighbors who might be susceptible to this. If you have to venture out, it's important to cover any exposed skin, as frostbite can set in after as little as 30 minutes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-01 093932-1764607220609.png"><h1>But wait, there's more</h1>It's like clockwork at this point. Temperatures rebound for a few days and back down they go closer to the weekend. More dangerously cold weather slides in Thursday and Friday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-07 073203-1765117998448.jpg">Stay tuned to WeatherNation for the latest details.

Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerous Conditions to Millions

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A series of storms are taking aim at the Northwestern United States, with a weaker storm system clearing out this weekend. Monday through Wednesday will see a series of strong atmospheric rivers bring very heavy rainfall, warmer temperatures, and high elevation snow that will be measured in feet. Flood potential is increasing, especially for river flooding as the week rolls on.<h1>Weekend System</h1>Two troughs will continue to push into the Northwest this weekend, producing rounds of rain and snow. The rain will start to wind down this afternoon but tomorrow morning will feature more rain, and heavier rain at that. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/New Baron Video 3-1765077267074.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Mon - Wed</h1>A deep supply of tropical moisture arrives Monday from the "pineapple express," or atmospheric river. Intense rainfall, gusty winds, and heavy mountain snow are expected. The ridge of high pressure helping to steer the tropical moisture northward will also lead to above-average temperatures, bringing snow levels up in elevation for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-06 055639-1765026414726.png">With this event being so warm, significant flooding is likely for the higher terrain of the Cascades, in addition to lower elevations! A Flood Watch has been issued for Washington until next Friday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-06 055703-1765028257965.png">Rainfall totals through Wednesday are expected to top 7-12 inches for large areas along and west of the Cascades. With heavy rainfall rates, we could see flash flooding develop in addition to river flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-07 064706-1765115234630.jpg">As all of the moisture adds up and runs off into creeks, streams, and rivers, water levels will rise dramatically through the middle of the week. Many rivers are expected to reach moderate to major flood stages, including the Snoqualmie and Snohomish.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-07 064747-1765115274969.jpg">Moisture will great increase through sunrise Monday, with intense rainfall rates. As this moisture moves east and hits colder air in the Rockies more of the rain will turn to heavy snow. Temperatures will continue to climb, leading to higher and higher snowfall levels. A break arrives toward Wednesday evening and Thursday. Another weaker system is expected Friday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/2025-12-06 05-58-52-1765028876391.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Snow will be very heavy east of the Cascades, especially above 6,000 feet. Snow levels will go up and down quite a bit through the event, so driving over mountain passes in the afternoons may yield only rain at times, while at other times intense snow is expected. The Cascades in Oregon are expected to see snow only at the highest elevations.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-06 055848-1765028857576.png">For more details, be sure to join us at :50 past the hour!

Stormy Weekend in the Northwest, Intense System Arrives Monday

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As <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/another-blast-of-cold-air-on-the-way">bitterly cold air moves into the Northern Plains</a>, a frigid temperature gradient will set up across the Midwest, setting up the stage for additional snow across the Plains and Midwest. A low diving out of the Rockies will tap into limited moisture to create a round of moderate snowfall from the Dakotas through Michigan this weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-06 045443-1765022100274.png">A surface low will continue to deepen pushing across the Plains and into the Midwest through Sunday. Slippery roads will greet many in the Midwest Sunday morning. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/New Baron Video 3-1765077462211.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Snow will clear out from west to east Sunday afternoon, leaving behind a few inches of new snow on top of what we've picked up in recent days. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/1-1765077502937.png">While this system moves across cities that were impacted by heavy snow last weekend, this upcoming system won't be quite as powerful.

Quick Moving System Brings Another Round of Snow to Chicago

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Brittany Lockley

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DENVER, CO - Denver saw its first significant snow this season earlier this week, with 6.5 inches reported downtown! The highest totals were reported in the higher elevations, with 11 inches recorded in Genesee.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-04 095720-1764867453909.png"><h1>Forecast Snow</h1>Further snow is in store for the Rocky Mountains as a frontal system dives in. Precipitation began in northern Utah Friday evening and will spread across Colorado overnight and into Saturday morning. Another round of snow is likely for the weekend with higher moisture content coming from the Northwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-05 202547-1764991557250.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/rockieswnoww-1764991689293.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>With today's round and our late-week round, snowfall totals may reach upwards of a foot plus in the higher elevations.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-05 202838-1764991729249.png">This snowfall is more than welcome for some of the ski resorts in the Rockies. With not that many runs open, 12-15" in places like Steamboat Springs will make a difference.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot 2025-12-05 202904-1764991750430.png">Make sure to stay tuned to WeatherNation for the latest on snowfall totals across the front-range.

Dave Holder

Overnight Snow for the Colorado Rockies

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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.

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Rob Bradley

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Multiple low-pressure systems moving across the country will bring heavy rain to the Gulf Coast through the end of the week, but on the northern periphery of these lows, cold air will linger, turning rain into snow and ice! The snow started falling Thursday morning in Texas and Oklahoma before moving east Thursday afternoon. <div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1996640648766628256" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1996640648766628256"></div> Winter weather advisories are in effect through Friday afternoon from North Carolina through eastern Maryland for light/moderate snow and some light icing. Expect roads to be slick with temperatures in the 20s.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/pic6-1764963628163.png">Virginia into North Carolina and some areas around the Chesapeake Bay will see a round of mostly snow on Friday morning, with moderate ice accretions possible along the Blue Ridge Escarpment in Western North Carolina. Some snow may linger along the Mid-Atlantic coast into New Jersey and Delaware into the afternoon and early evening.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/FORECAST-1764971120854.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Snow accumulations look mostly minor, generally 1-3 inches, but higher elevations in the Blue Ridge Mountains could see some 3-6 inch totals. Freezing rain and sleet aren't expected to cause major issues, but elevated surfaces (like bridges and overpasses) could be slick, primarily in North Carolina Friday morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/12/1-1764905174956.png">T

Quick Moving System Brings Another Round of Snow to Chicago

Overnight Snow for the Colorado Rockies

Snow & Ice Lingers for the Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians

Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerous Conditions to Millions

Stormy Weekend in the Northwest, Intense System Arrives Monday

Quick Moving System Brings Another Round of Snow to Chicago

Overnight Snow for the Colorado Rockies

Snow & Ice Lingers for the Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians

Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerous Conditions to Millions

Stormy Weekend in the Northwest, Intense System Arrives Monday

Quick Moving System Brings Another Round of Snow to Chicago

Overnight Snow for the Colorado Rockies

Snow & Ice Lingers for the Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians