Kevin Schneider

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WEST - A low-pressure system in the Pacific has moved into the Four Corners, bringing with it rain and snow across the otherwise drought-stricken West. This upper-level low will team up with a surface front as it moves into the Four Corners, increasing snow chances for Colorado from tonight through Wednesday morning.Isolated-to-scattered moisture will continue to increase now through Wednesday across the Southwest. By tonight, temperatures along the I-25 corridor will be much cooler, and snow will begin filling into Colorado.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/CDN-1778031964561.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The National Weather Service office in Denver/Boulder, Colorado, has already started issuing WINTER STORM WARNINGS for parts of Colorado and Wyoming through Wednesday. Snow totals may reach 4-10 inches, with some higher elevations potentially seeing up to 2 feet.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 171223-1778022798628.png">Here's a look at the snowfall totals we're expecting based on our in-house model. The heaviest totals look to occur around the Continental Divide, which could make for very difficult travel near the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel tonight into Wednesday morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 171228-1778022804898.png">For Denver, only 27.3 inches of snow have accumulated so far this season. On average, year-to-date snowfall totals should be around 50 inches. This is much-needed moisture for the Mile High City.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 033530-1777973743777.png">Follow along for more information this week, @WeatherNation!

Jackie Brown

Late Season Snow Chances for I-25

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The last week of April was pretty stormy for the South. As we turn the page into the first full week of May, severe weather is back in the cards for parts of the Southern Plains and Deep South.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-03 094248-1777822989554.jpg">Severe weather chances will ramp up now through Wednesday. All modes of severe storms will be possible, with a chance of a strong tornado or two.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/OVERNIGHTTTTTTTTT-1778032097540.png">Wednesday, the threat will reside along the front again, dropping into portions of the Deep South, with all hazards possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/enhanceddd -1778003436264.png">Timing will favor the afternoon into the evening hours just about every day. However, expect some stronger storms to survive overnight, which could lead to a few unsettled mornings.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/fffffddddd-1778003788672.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The severe outlooks keep on coming. With another MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe weather in the Southeast by Thursday. Areas around here desperately need the rainfall, but hope it comes without severe thunderstorms, capable of damaging winds and large hail.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 034445-1777974379710.png">Along with the severe weather chances, heavy rain is likely across the Deep South. The forecast is calling for 2-4" of rain by Thursday, and some flooding could be possible with the repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms. We are slowly trying to put a dent in the drought for the South, as it will take more consistent rains over the next few months to make some significant changes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 160301-1778022712443.png">If severe weather were to materialize, it would be a little different than what we've seen so far early in the severe season. Outside of Mississippi and Tennessee, the southeast hasn't seen a single tornado in the month of April.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-03 094505-1777984113458.jpg">

Severe Storms Reach the Southeast This Week

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Adrian Hernandez

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Dry conditions across the lower 48 have paved the way for multiple wildfires in the last few months. The Northeast is now getting in on the action. With dry fuels and gusty winds in the forecast for today, Red Flag Warnings have been issued for New York State.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 123731-1778006306499.png">While fire conditions will likely stretch into tonight, a good push of some moisture throughout the next few days will likely offset any fire concerns going forward.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/05-05 rne-1778006319280.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>By Saturday, almost all of the Northeast and Ohio Valley is expected to see rain in some form or fashion. Higher totals could potentially up to 2" across Kentucky, Virginia, and even the New England area! <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 123848-1778006346703.png">With this active pattern in store, cloud cover and cooler air will likely drop temperatures across the Northeast. Buffalo is expected to stay close to 10 degrees below average for most of this week!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-05 042107-1777976477105.png">Make sure to stay tuned to WeatherNation at :10 past the hour for your Northeast regional breakdown!

Alana Cameron

Northeast Rain Chances Squash Fire Concerns

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Ready for hurricane season? The Climate Prediction Center is highlighting a region in the Eastern Pacific basin as a potential tropical development area during the first week of the season. As a reminder, waters here tend to warm faster than in the Atlantic; thus, the season starts about two weeks earlier in the Eastern Pacific. If a storm were to form and reach tropical storm status, it would be named Amanda. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-02 080308-1777731407202.png">Ocean heat content has been rapidly increasing in the Eastern Pacific this Spring, which is not surprising. You might've heard about the potential for a "super" El Niño this summer. Well, the warm water created in the Eastern/Central Pacific by El Niño can lead to supercharged hurricane seasons in those regions.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-02 080401-1777731353504.png">Global circulations influenced by El Niño tend to create less disruptive wind shear in the Eastern Pacific as well. Weak upper-level winds combined with warm waters tend to lead to many tropical systems. At the same time, wind shear tends to increase in the Caribbean during these events, leading to a tougher environment for tropical systems to form and survive.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-02 080343-1777731377186.png">Last season was quite active in the Eastern Pacific, with 20 named storms and 5 major hurricanes. The Mexican National Meteorological Service issued an early outlook for the 2026 season in April, calling for another active year with roughly 20 named storms.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-02 081157-1777731386253.png">We're going to get you ready for hurricane season at the beginning of June. Be sure to tune in for updated forecasts, information, and tips to prepare!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-02 083105-1777732279156.png">

Potential for Tropical Development Mid-May in the Eastern Pacific

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Portions of the Midwest just wrapped up their rainiest April on record, and the active pattern looks to continue to start the month of May. Several cold fronts are expected to slide into the middle of the country this week after a brief warm-up. Temperatures continue to drop as the front moves to the east.<h2>Severe Outlooks</h2>Through the overnight hours, the Storm Prediction Center has portions of the Midwest under a SLIGHT risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe weather, with one of the primary threats being large hail.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-04 174044-1777938061872.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-04 174109-1777938112736.png"><h2>Timing &amp; Rainfall</h2>Some of these strong storms may persist overnight as the front continues to work its way south and east.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/05-04 overnight svbr'-1777938136094.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Heavy downpours will be possible, and models are hinting at 2"+ rain accumulations in localized areas. This could increase an isolated flooding threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-03 191744-1777857585954.png">Get the latest forecast for the Central region anytime with the WeatherNation app, or at :30 past the hour in our broadcast.

Northeast Rain Chances Squash Fire Concerns

Potential for Tropical Development Mid-May in the Eastern Pacific

Severe Threat Continues Through Tuesday

Late Season Snow Chances for I-25

Severe Storms Reach the Southeast This Week

Northeast Rain Chances Squash Fire Concerns

Potential for Tropical Development Mid-May in the Eastern Pacific

Severe Threat Continues Through Tuesday

Late Season Snow Chances for I-25

Severe Storms Reach the Southeast This Week

Northeast Rain Chances Squash Fire Concerns

Potential for Tropical Development Mid-May in the Eastern Pacific

Severe Threat Continues Through Tuesday