Atmospheric Rivers

It is difficult to find a more comprehensive Weather Outlook anywhere else with the ability to get a local 10-day Forecast also.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Sat Feb 03 2024
Valid 12Z Sat Feb 03 2024 – 12Z Mon Feb 05 2024

…Showers and thunderstorms Saturday for the Lower Mississippi Valley,
with the risk of scattered flash flooding along the Gulf Coast…

…Moderate to heavy snowfall Saturday for portions of the
Northern/Central Rockies and eastern Great Basin…

…Strong Atmospheric River to bring a considerable risk for flash
flooding and very heavy snow to California beginning Saturday night…

…Mild, well above average temperatures will persist across central
portions of the country this weekend…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

Above is a 72 hour animation of the forecast.

Then, looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. Today we are looking at precipitation.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

It is difficult to find a more comprehensive Weather Outlook anywhere else with the ability to get a local 10-day Forecast also.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Fri Feb 02 2024
Valid 12Z Fri Feb 02 2024 – 12Z Sun Feb 04 2024

…Unsettled weather for the West Friday as heavy snow continues for the
Sierra and spreads into the Great Basin and Rockies…

…Widespread thunderstorms shift from the Southern Plains Friday to the
Lower Mississippi Valley/Gulf Coast on Saturday, with a threat for severe
weather and flash flooding…

…Mild, well above average temperatures persist across central portions
of the country through this weekend…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

Above is a 72 hour animation of the forecast.

Then, looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. Today we are looking at precipitation.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

It is difficult to find a more comprehensive Weather Outlook anywhere else with the ability to get a local 10-day Forecast also.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Thu Feb 01 2024
Valid 12Z Thu Feb 01 2024 – 12Z Sat Feb 03 2024

…Heavy snow over parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, light to moderate
snow over Lower Great Lakes/Northern New England, light snow over the
higher elevations of the West…

…There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of Southern
California on Thursday…

…Temperatures will be 15 to 25 degrees above average from the Plains to
the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at precipitation and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal precipitation due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Wed Jan 31 2024
Valid 12Z Wed Jan 31 2024 – 12Z Fri Feb 02 2024

…Heavy snow over parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, moderate snow
over Upstate New York/Northern New England, light snow over the higher
elevations of the West…

…There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of Northern/
Central California on Wednesday and Southern California on Thursday…

…Temperatures will be 15 to 30 degrees above average from the Plains to
the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at precipitation and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal precipitation due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Tue Jan 30 2024
Valid 12Z Tue Jan 30 2024 – 12Z Thu Feb 01 2024

…Heavy snow over parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Wednesday…

…There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of Northern/
Central California…

…Snow over parts of the Great Lakes/Central Appalachians into the
Northeast…
 

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at precipitation and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal precipitation due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Mon Jan 29 2024
Valid 12Z Mon Jan 29 2024 – 12Z Wed Jan 31 2024

…Light snow over parts of the Great Lakes and the Central Appalachians…

…Light rain over parts of the Pacific Northwest and Northern
California…

…Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees above average over parts of the
Northern/Central Plains into the Upper Midwest…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at precipitation and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal precipitation due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Sun Jan 28 2024
Valid 12Z Sun Jan 28 2024 – 12Z Tue Jan 30 2024

…Heavy snow over parts of the Northeast and snow over parts of the
Appalachians on Sunday…

…Scattered rain/freezing rain over parts of eastern New York State into
Southern New England…

…Temperatures will be 15 to 25 degrees above average over parts of
Northern/Central High Plains…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at precipitation and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal precipitation due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Sat Jan 27 2024
Valid 12Z Sat Jan 27 2024 – 12Z Mon Jan 29 2024

…Heavy snow and rain/freezing rain over parts of Northern New England
and snow over parts of the Appalachians on Sunday…

…There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of the
Central/Southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic on Saturday…

…There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of the
Southeast on Saturday…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at precipitation and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal precipitation due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Fri Jan 26 2024
Valid 12Z Fri Jan 26 2024 – 12Z Sun Jan 28 2024

..Heavy rain/freezing rain over parts of Northern New England; light
Rain/Freezing Rain over parts of the Pacific Northwest…

…Light snow for the Cascades and higher elevation snow across the
Central/Southern Rockies and Southwest; Moderate snow over Northern New
England…

…There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of the Pacific
Northwest Coast on Friday and the Central Gulf Coast into the
Central/Southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic on Friday and Saturday…

Looking out a bit farther and focusing on the more series events:

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at precipitation and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal precipitation due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.

This article focuses on what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term U.S. outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook which can be very useful for travelers.

First the highlights from the NWS.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Thu Jan 25 2024
Valid 12Z Thu Jan 25 2024 – 12Z Sat Jan 27 2024

…Flash Flooding and Severe Weather concerns continue for portions of the
Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast…

…Freezing rain impacts possible over parts of southern Maine/central New
England…

…Unseasonably warm air surges into the eastern third of the country
leading to widespread record low temperatures Thursday night…[Editor’s Note: not clear. It should say the low of the day will be warm enough to break records]

Looking out a bit farther

 

Looking at the world and of course, the U.S. shows here also. This evening we are looking at temperatures and the baseline here is such that it will tend to show warmer than baseline-normal temperatures due to the trend in temperatures.

Please click on “Read More” below to access the full report issued today.