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Snow and Ice Accumulations through Today

Ice Coats Parts of Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

An early spring warm front will continue to chug northward today, coating much of the higher Northeast in nuisance icing before a rinsing of rainfall.

Today's Weather Outlook

As moisture drags itself across the country, many regions are plagued with a wet, wintry mix.

Weekly Drought Map for February 26, 2026

Widespread Drought Degradation For South, Southeast; Mixed Results Elsewhere

A soggy, wintry weather pattern was seen in the western U.S. and Northern Tier last week.

Debris flies through the air as howling winds accompanied by a line of storms approach the old Tarrant County Courthouse in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, on March 2, 2023. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Lightning Season Rapidly Approaching: Best Safety Practices

There are many steps to take to avoid being the victim of a thunderstorm.

Rocky Mountain National Park at day in December. (NPS Natural Resources/Wikimedia Commons)

Snowmelt and Flooding

Though it may create a winter wonderland, snow once melted can lead to flooding issues.

U.S. Route 52 near St. Donatus between Bellevue and Dubuque, Iowa. (Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon)

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

It’s that time of year when temperatures drop to near or below the freezing mark, and snow becomes more frequent across the U.S.

Snowmelt and Flooding

Though it may create a winter wonderland, snow once melted can lead to flooding issues.

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

It’s that time of year when temperatures drop to near or below the freezing mark, and snow becomes more frequent across the U.S.

Flooding Can Happen in the Winter Too!

Flooding isn’t only a summer event—ice jams and snowmelts can overflow rivers and cause flash flooding even when the temperatures are frigid outside.

Avalanche Dangers and Safety

The winter season provides many opportunities to enjoy nature. However, it is important to remember there is the risk of avalanches when you head into snow-covered mountains.