Brittany Lockley

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The championship of the National Football League is set to be decided this Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots for the right to claim the title at 3:30 PM PT Sunday. But will the weather have a say in who is hoisting the trophy at the end of it?Weather conditions look favorable for the big game this weekend, especially for an outdoor event in early February. Forecasts point to a mild and comfortable setup, with temperatures expected to settle into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees around kickoff. While it may cool slightly as the evening goes on, conditions should remain pleasant enough for fans in the stands with a light jacket.&nbsp;<h3>PATTERN BREAKING DOWN</h3><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-07 063333-1770471273208.jpg">Skies are expected to feature a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day, with cloud cover increasing later in the afternoon and evening. A marine influence could allow for some low clouds or patchy fog nearby, but widespread visibility issues or major weather disruptions are not anticipated at this time. Any moisture in the area appears limited, keeping the chance for rain low during game time.&nbsp;If you plan on attending any of the pregame festivities this week before the game kicks off, no issues at all either.Winds are also forecast to stay relatively light, which is good news for both players and spectators. Without strong gusts or cold air moving in, the weather should have little impact on gameplay or travel to and from the stadium.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-07 06-33-56-1770471284780.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Overall, the big game forecast is shaping up to be a good one, weather wise, mild temperatures, calm winds, and mostly dry conditions should make for an enjoyable experience whether you are attending in person or celebrating outdoors ahead of kickoff.&nbsp;The only thing that visitors and residents of the area should be worried about is Sneaker Waves, if headed out to the coast. there will be large breaking waves of 17 to 22 feet, with continuing and strong rip currents also.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-07 063306-1770471388126.jpg">Stay with us as we iron out the details on the big forecast for the big game on Sunday.

Patrick Crawford

Big Game Forecast

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Dave Holder

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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! <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/norcal-1770500116774.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 by the beginning of next 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. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-07 143235-1770500257799.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-07 143243-1770500257795.png">While totals won't be incredibly dramatic, a foot of accumulation will be possible, helping to boost current snowpack numbers. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-07 143746-1770500344571.png">Winter Weather Advisories have now been issued from roughly Mt. Lassen to the Sequoia National Forest, going into effect by late Monday and lasting until Wednesday afternoon.

Rain and Snow Return to California on Sunday

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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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Snow blew through much of the Northeastern United States on Friday, dropping between 1-6 inches from Indiana to Virginia. As the low pressure system slowly exits New England on Saturday, additional snow is expected to pile up. Some locations in Massachusetts already picked up near a foot of snow with several more inches expected by sunset.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1770493198909.png">While most winter weather alerts already expired Saturday morning, alerts in New England will last through tonight, including the winter storm warning for areas like Gloucester. An additional 2-4 inches of snow are possible.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/New Baron Video 3-1770493415461.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1770493462363.png">Get the latest forecast for the Eastern U.S. at :10 past the hour on air, or use the WeatherNation app to watch the latest anytime.

Jesse Kelley

Heavy Snow Lingers in New England Saturday

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A sharp surge of Arctic air has spilled into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend, bringing a significant drop in temperatures and some of the coldest conditions the region has felt this winter. Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect for Northeast through the weekend. Wind chill values are expected to be 20 to 35 degrees below zero.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/New Baron Video 3-1770493877511.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>By Saturday, much colder air will move down from Canada, dropping temperatures well below seasonal averages. Afternoon highs will struggle to climb out of the 20s in many areas, while overnight lows dip into the single digits and teens. Cities like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia will feel the cold intensify quickly as strong northwest winds usher in the Arctic air mass.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-07 042133-1770463310861.png">The weekend will feel like a deep freeze across much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, but temperatures will be moderate headed into next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-07 041432-1770463113705.png"><h1>Where does this year's cold rank?</h1>While it has been a cold winter, there have been many colder in the history of weather observations in the Eastern U.S. Most of these areas have weather data dating back to the 1800s, so getting into the bottom half or even bottom quarter of rankings, is still impressive.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-06 094753-1770397848980.png">While the east has been chilly, the West has been experiencing one of it's warmest on record!<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2019606976141889984" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2019606976141889984"></div>More details on your Eastern Regional Forecast can be found :10 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Extreme Cold to Impact Millions this Weekend

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Friday more records fell in Montana with highs in the upper 60s. In addition, records reached the Lone Star State with temperatures in the 80s.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1770433777336.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1770433563993.png">Gradually, temperatures are expected to drop off some as the upper high shifts into the Plains. However, temperatures will still stay a good ten to twenty degrees above average by early next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1770433681259.png"><h1>Record Warmth Shifts East</h1>As troughing sets in across the Pacific, high pressure will shift farther east into the Plains and Midwest through the weekend into next week. This will lead to a major warm up for some areas, with record highs possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-06 063750-1770385457730.png">By Monday high temperatures soar to about 30 degrees above average in areas like Lincoln, Sioux Falls, and Des Moines, with temperatures well into the 60s.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-06 063758-1770385469836.png">Numerous records could fall on Monday, with an isolated record or two being challenged Sunday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-06 063835-1770385487949.png">The warming temperatures will mean impacts from melting snow and ice, particularly where ice jams become a hazard. A flood watch has already been issued for eastern Nebraska for ice jam flood potential.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-06 063849-1770385498181.png">For the latest forecast in your region, head to the WeatherNation app to watch anytime, or tune in at :10, :30, and :50 past the hour from east to west!

Record Heat Moves from West to Midwest

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Following a surge of wet storm systems in December and early January, snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains has shrunk considerably. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted a snow survey on Friday, January 30th, to assess current conditions and discuss impacts. Snowpack was determined to be 55 percent of normal, down from 89 percent in early January, which has since dropped further. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/5cyXPAy4Cac">Click here</a> to watch the survey report.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-04 113103-1770236816380.png">California and much of the West have been under the influence of a massive blocking ridge of high pressure. This has kept storms charging to the north into Canada before descending across the Midwest and Eastern United States, which has been under siege from cold and snowy systems.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-05 154857-1770331744830.png"> The lack of January storms has left an abysmal snowpack across the Western United States, with record low numbers at many of the monitoring stations in the mountains. It hasn't just been a lack of storms, but also warm weather, which has led to high elevation snow and low elevation rain or melting.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-04 171742-1770250669542.png">The good news is that California has had three wet winter seasons preceding this year, which have left reservoirs with plenty of water. About 30 percent of the state's drinking water comes from the snowpack.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-05 154642-1770331615239.png"> While the short-term looks mostly dry for the west, above-average precipitation is favored in the medium-range forecast as the jet stream pattern could flip around the middle of the month. While full recovery of the snowpack across the entire west is unlikely, several moisture-packed storm systems could greatly benefit the region.

California Snow Pack Drops After Dry January

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Following a historic winter storm last weekend, another round of wintry weather moved across the Carolinas earlier on Thursday morning. Perhaps the biggest impact from the front will be another round of cold temperatures, which will further delay snowmelt across the region and continue to impact people in Mississippi, who have been without power for nearly two weeks following an ice storm.<h1>Carolina Snow and Ice:</h1>Although the snow and ice threat diminished earlier this evening, isolated slick spots will still be around through the morning on Friday. Here is a look at some of the snowfall that took place this morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/PIC 2-1770309464464.jpg"><h1>South Cold</h1>Another round of frigid temperatures will follow the front. Cold weather advisories have been issued for wind chills down into the low 20s on Friday morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1770322297809.png">Overnight and through Friday morning, freeze warnings have been issued for Florida and southern Georgia. However, temperatures won't be as cold as those we experienced last weekend in the South.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-05 075657-1770303433033.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-05 172127-1770337293216.png">Make sure to stay tuned to WeatherNation, as we'll continue to track this system for you!

Another Cold Night for Residents of the Southeast

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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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Looking towards the Pacific Northwest, additional snowfall and low wind chill values will be present through Thursday.
<h1>Winter Alerts</h1>
Through southern regions of Montana, including Billings, winter alerts remain through this afternoon for snowfall 2" - 6". Snowfall ends through the morning hours but wind chill values remain down to 30 below zero at times.

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For portions of southeast Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana, Winter Weather Advisories are in effect this afternoon through Thursday morning. An additional 2" - 3" of snowfall is expected. Into the higher elevation more snowfall is possible. Travel could be effected during this time frame across these locations.

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<h1>Forecast Timing</h1>
Wednesday night, showers across the coastal regions will be present with snow inland and through the higher terrain.

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By Thursday morning, precipitation will be winding down.

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<h1>Forecast Accumulation</h1>
Higher elevations, like the northern Cascades and Blue Mountains or Oregon will see the highest accumulations.

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<h1>Cold</h1>
Areas of wind chill values 35 below zero will be possible through Thursday morning into far eastern portions of Montana. Wind chill alerts will be in effect for those areas.

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You can get more details on this top weather story in your Western Regional Forecast at :50 past the hour.

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