Kevin Schneider

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It's been no secret how dry things have been out west. We've been locked under persistent high-pressure, steering any active weather up and around them. That pattern is beginning to break down. First, leading to rainfall in California, but eventually into the Rocky Mountains this week. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-10 065416-1770731679896.jpg">As our behemoth of a trough moves onshore, it's ushering in a new era of weather, that we haven't seen in a few weeks. Rain and snow chances will pick up, primarily on Wednesday. That's when travel could become dicey in the higher elevations. Winter Weather Advisories cover the Wasatch and Uintas into Thursday<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-10 070507-1770732325599.jpg">The flakes will start to fly on the other side of sunset Tuesday. Snow will be possible in some form or fashion through the rest of the week, with Friday looking like the next "big" push in the high country. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-10 07-05-48-1770732464638.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Snowfall amounts will be measured with a yardstick, which could help put a dent in the sizeable deficit facing many states (above). By the time Saturday rolls around, many areas will at least pick up 12 inches, with much more possible. Travel will be treacherous, especially going up to the ski resorts over the next few days. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-10 063737-1770732527653.jpg">

Rockies Receive Some Much-Needed Help

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Adrian Hernandez

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It has just been bone-chillingly cold across the northeast for the last several days. Luckily for most, by Tuesday, all of those crazy lows have kicked out of here, and have now been replaced by average or even above average temps.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web1-1770722503526.png">This warmup is coming just in time for yet another clipper system to make its way through the northeast. This one is stronger than the last. Several winter weather advisories were issued for the northeast in anticipation of this system.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-10 06-24-00-1770722663753.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>When all is said and done, the heaviest snow ends up in upstate New York and most of the New England area. With a few of these lake effect bands cranking well into late week, we can see some totals top out at 6" or more!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web2-1770722780449.png">With warmer air ushered in, accompanied by freezing surface temps, there is the potential of a light ice glaze in places like New York City. While 0.1" of ice doesn't sound like much, it's sometimes all you need to cause issues. Especially on bridges and overpasses. Make sure you give yourself a little bit of extra time this week for those morning commutes!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web3-1770722926499.png">But what about those temps after the fact? Well, judging by the Climate Prediction Center's (CPC) 6-10 day outlook, we're likely to continue with these above-average temperatures even after Valentine's Day weekend. It'll also do a good job thawing out some of that snow left behind by this week's clipper!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web4-1770723104433.png">Make sure to stay locked in on WeatherNation! We'll cover this system for you all day, as well as break it down in depth in your east regional every :10 past the hour!

Yet Another Clipper Hits the Northeast After a Brief Warmup

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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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California has not had significant precipitation in the last few weeks. Although the reservoirs are doing well, several sites in the Sierra Nevada are at record low snowpack, as conditions have only been deteriorating with the lack of moisture. Luckily, the pattern is beginning to change! Winter Storm Impacts reaching moderate to major levels are looking likely for the next few days (above).<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-10 06-12-52-1770722000278.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Portions of Northern California will receive beneficial rain and snow from the system in the Pacific Northwest. More of the state is in position to receive heavy rain and snow through the beginning half of the week, as a strong upper-level trough digs south along the coast. Models are indicating that the most impactful of the weather is expected on Tuesday, particularly over the higher elevations of the mountains, where heavy snow will be falling. Parts of Southern California will even see some showers midweek.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web4-1770722030193.png">While totals won't be incredibly dramatic, a foot of accumulation will be possible, helping to boost current snowpack numbers. Winter weather alerts are in effect and continue through Wednesday above elevations of 5,000 ft.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web2-1770722061281.png">More details on your Western Regional Forecast can be found :50 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Snowfall Returns for the Sierra Nevada Mountains This Week

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<ul><li>Friday the 13th</li><li>Valentine's Day</li><li>Mardi Gras Weekend</li><li>President's Day</li></ul>If you're looking for a weekend to celebrate, look no further. There's a little something for everyone starting Friday. We've got a storm system that brings the same vibe: a little bit of everything.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-09 142026-1770672059880.png"><h1>WINTER</h1>Falling snow can be romantic, right? The way this system looks like it might be built, however, could raise some issues. While the threat of significant snow will be there for some, most might get a bit of a wintry mess: going from snow to sleet to rain as temperatures warm. Timing is still up in the air and could change how this unfolds this weekend.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-10 06-03-27-1770721450737.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>STORMS</h1>With warm weather building in the south, this could turn into more of a strong storm threat. While the system looks dynamic enough to provide the lift, it will need some other ingredients to talk about damaging winds or hail. Right now, it's just a bit too soon to talk about.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web1-1770721592240.png">It does look like the rain could be slow enough to move out of the area, so a flooding threat will be something to watch for this weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-09 140957-1770671487840.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web2-1770721672861.png"><h1>CHANGES</h1>We've gotten used to seeing these storm systems unlocking and driving the Arctic air well to the south. That doesn't look like the case with this one. The jet stream winds will primarily be west to east, which will keep the dangerously cold temperatures locked up north. So at least there's that to think about as your elaborate weekend plans fall apart from this active weather...<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-09 080720-1770649655875.jpg">

Active Weather Threatens Weekend Plans Again

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It was another cold morning on Monday across the Northeast. Many cities across the Northeast hit below zero for the air temperature! Dubois, PA broke its record low temperature for the morning, getting down to -9°.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-09 081947-1770650390845.png">There will be some improvement with overnight lows getting closer to seasonal by midweek.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-09 174938-1770684583296.png"><h1>Where does this year's cold rank?</h1>While it has been a cold winter, many colder winters have occurred in the history of weather observations in the Eastern U.S. Most of these areas have weather data dating back to the 1800s, so ranking in the bottom half or even bottom quarter is still impressive.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-06 094753-1770397848980.png">As we look ahead, temperatures will remain below average. In New York City, expect temperatures to be in the 30s this week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/fjfjfssssss-1770664602935.png">More details on your Eastern Regional Forecast can be found :10 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Snowfall Returns for the Sierra Nevada Mountains This Week

Active Weather Threatens Weekend Plans Again

Cold Air Remains Across the Northeast

Rockies Receive Some Much-Needed Help

Yet Another Clipper Hits the Northeast After a Brief Warmup

Snowfall Returns for the Sierra Nevada Mountains This Week

Active Weather Threatens Weekend Plans Again

Cold Air Remains Across the Northeast

Rockies Receive Some Much-Needed Help

Yet Another Clipper Hits the Northeast After a Brief Warmup

Snowfall Returns for the Sierra Nevada Mountains This Week

Active Weather Threatens Weekend Plans Again

Cold Air Remains Across the Northeast