Twisted Alley Chasers

02/02/2026

Groundhog Day has arrived and once again, meteorologists all over the country may be grimacing as our furry forecaster takes center stage. Although he’s very cute and surly, Phil has maintained a 30% accuracy over the past decade. But we’re just here to report the facts—shadow or no shadow—not his merit as a meteorologist.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today. If he’s right, keep those coats and gloves out and hunker down for another six weeks of winter weather. We’re pulling out the hot cocoa as we speak.

See Phil’s past predictions and the climate data that followed his prognostication: http://bit.ly/GroundhogsAndClimate

01/26/2026

[Posted Monday, January 26 @ 2:00 PM]

Potential is increasing for another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. It is too early to know the details, but please keep updated with the latest forecasts this week!

01/26/2026

Snow totals stacked up fast this weekend! ❄️

These are the top snowfall reports by state over the last 48 hours. Only states that picked up 10 inches or more are shown. The city listed is where the measurement was recorded.

01/25/2026

01/24/2026

Saturday Afternoon (1/24): Here is the latest look at winter weather alerts across a swath of the CONUS this afternoon as a major winter storm brings widespread winter weather impacts throughout the weekend.

01/22/2026

❄️The latest Key Messages describe a lengthy & highly disruptive winter storm for much of the southern & eastern U.S. starting Friday & lasting throughout the weekend. From significant snow to treacherous ice, expect numerous travel impacts in affected areas. Here's the latest-

01/17/2026

01/08/2026

TORNADO THREAT: Storms are still making their way across the Midwest and will continue to strengthen as little as we get closer to evening time.

After Dark: Multiple rounds of storms may develop. Severe storms are expected to remain isolated, but one or two could become strong enough to rotate and possibly produce a tornado or two.

⚠️ Nighttime tornadoes are the deadliest — stay alert, keep multiple ways to receive warnings, and be ready to take action quickly.

01/07/2026

🌧️ Heavy rain is forecast to impact portions of the Ohio, Tennessee, and Lower Mississippi Valleys on Friday and Saturday and will bring a risk of scattered flash flooding to these regions.

12/24/2025

Understanding eyewall replacement cycles helps explain hurricane intensity fluctuations. When an outer eyewall replaces the inner eyewall, the storm weakens temporarily but often grows larger or more intense.

12/19/2025

The storm which brought high winds, fire weather, and blizzard conditions to the central U.S. through Thursday will shift across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday with gusty winds and rain changing to snow showers. Another strong storm will cross the Northwest U.S. Friday with heavy mountain snow and gusty to high winds. weather.gov