Jonathan Erdman

On This Date: Snow In Death Valley | Weather.com The dramatically named desert is often hot, but not always.

On this date...the only measurable snowfall in Death Valley's history.

Oh, to be in Phoenix, L.A. or San Diego this weekend...rather than Florida. 😆

Will It Snow In Florida? Record Cold Ahead As Northeast Shivering Streak Continues | Weather.com The latest arctic blast in what's been a brutal end to January will plunge through the Sunshine State and prolong a notably long shivering streak in parts of the Northeast. Here's the perspective.

A rundown of the many cold notables of this latest arctic outbreak, including Florida, the Southeast and Northeast, and any hopes of relief.

As late August and September go in hurricane season...

...so goes late January and February in "winter storm season".

With the caveat that it's based on a forecast, per SERCC, this could be among the coldest "January 19 - February 1" two-week stretches on record in the East.

Wetzel: Don't take the weather out of football. Let it snow. Don't move football to climate controlled environments. Let football be football. And let it snow.

Standing ovation for this.

Those whining about playing in weather, please stop.

Our East Coast storm snow outlook yesterday and today.

Keeping a steady hand with best heavier snow chances in VA/Carolinas & eastern New England, for now.

Still typical track uncertainty re: the "40/70 benchmark" Sunday.

Euro, Canadian ensemble means would be "outside", but still members "inside". Matters for wind, snow impacts, especially New England, which is quite snow-fatigued after last weekend.

East Coast Storm This Weekend Could Become Bomb Cyclone With More Snow, Wind | Weather.com On the heels of Winter Storm Fern, a strong storm will form off the East Coast this weekend that could bring snow and wind. Here is our latest forecast with what we know and what could happen.

⬆️ confident: A major storm off the East Coast this weekend

Less confident: The exact track

Our latest thinking 👇

Yes, more record cold is possible in the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic, but it's the Florida cold this weekend that has my 👀.

Mid-30s lows in Miami could be their coldest since mid-Dec. 2010.

40s highs in central Florida Sunday.

Apologies for those on a "winter getaway" in the Sunshine State.

Winter Storm Snow, Ice Reports Recap | Weather.com Here's a quick recap of the notable snowfall and ice reports we've seen from this expansive winter storm.

Our recap of this historic winter storm's snow, ice, even severe weather.

Snow cover before (Jan. 23) and after (Jan. 26) the winter storm.

56% coverage of Lower 48 Monday AM is by far most widespread of 2025-26 season, so far.

(Credit: NOHRSC)

Over 700 reports of ice accumulations and or ice storm damage have been received by NWS offices from Jan. 23-26, from New Mexico to New England.

Got down to -24F at my backyard weather station in SE Michigan this morning, my 2nd-coldest lifetime temperature, behind -29 in Feb 2015. Here I am seeing if 70F water will freeze before hitting the ground at -24. Nope. Flint sank to at least -21, close to the all-time -25 record.

An impressively "cold snow" today from the Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley.

Multiple -40s this AM in the Arrowhead of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.

At least it's a dry cold. 😆

Fun on a subzero day in the Midwest.

How Winter Storm Fern Could Be Historic | Weather.com Here are the many aspects of this massive winter storm that could write it firmly into the weather history books.

The many ways this winter storm may go down in the history books...

Usually either spring or fall is the peak of "everything but the kitchen sink" storm season.🚰

Sunday could add "isolated severe" to the mix.

What Ice Storm Accumulations Mean | Weather.com See the damage and impacts caused by ice storms and how to keep your family safe.

What do ice accumulations mean for impacts? Here are some guidelines 👇

Winter Storm With 'Catastrophic' South Ice, Midwest, Northeast Heavy Snow | Weather.com This historic storm will spread destructive ice and heavy snow over 34 states through Monday in the South, Midwest and Northeast, including a potential nor’easter. Here is the very latest forecast.

Our latest, complete briefing on the historic winter storm, kicking off later today, lasting through Monday, with lingering cold impacts. 👇

A -60˚F wind chill along Minnesota's North Shore this morning.

Maybe even too cold for "Grumpy Old Men" 🥶

Suffice to say this seasonal snowfall map will look much different by Sunday and Monday.

New York's Tug Hill Plateau doing it's thing:

- Drifts up to 6 feet reported yesterday AM.
- Another 2-3 feet through Friday evening
- Then comes the winter storm.

#uncle

Imagine if the Patriots were the #1 seed, instead of the Broncos for Sunday's AFC Championship. 😆

We have enough in front of us already with this latest winter storm.

But ensemble models are hinting at another South, possibly East wintry threat late next week-next weekend.

Cold air in place + upper trough = 🍿🤔

With the usual "forecast may change" caveat, here's the last time each city had a 1-foot-plus snowstorm:

- OKC: 12/24/2009 (only 3 on record)
- Tulsa: 1/31 - 2/1/2011 (only 2 on record)
- Louisville: 2/4-5/1988 (only 7 on record)
- Philly: 1/22-23/2016
- NYC: 1/31 - 2/1/2021

There’s a difference between ice freezing on flat surfaces, ice accumulating on trees and power lines and other things in the air that we don’t want to come down, and ice pellets falling from the sky. Pass it on.

Among the uncertainties with the winter storm:

- Rain/ice line in Tenn. Valley. EPS ensemble mean is trending warmer.

- How heavy, long-lasting will the Northeast snow be into Monday? Individual EPS members (& others) show the variability.

(Gfx kudos: Tropical Tidbits, Tomer Burg)

Purely as a meteorologist, I wish the Eagles were hosting the NFC Championship game Sunday. 😆