Short Term and Intermediate-Term Weather Outlooks for the U.S. and a Six-Day Forecast for the World: posted January 12, 2024
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 12 2024
Valid 12Z Fri Jan 12 2024 – 12Z Sun Jan 14 2024…Major winter storm to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to the
Midwest/Great Lakes as well as more heavy rain, coastal flooding, and
severe weather for the Southeast/East Coast……Dangerously cold Arctic Air spreads southward through the Heartland
heading into the weekend……Moderate to heavy snowfall for the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and
Northern Rockies, including snowfall for lower elevations…