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U.S. Weather Update 1.16.26

| January 16, 2026 | By

Summary:

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions.
 
Washington

Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until noon Friday.   

  • Visibility down to a quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
Oregon

Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until noon today.   

  • Visibility down to a quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

California

Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until noon today.   

  • Visibility down to a quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

Mississippi

Flood Warning remains in effect through Saturday morning.

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. 

Louisiana

Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday morning.

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. 

Michigan

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through noon Saturday.

  • Snow accumulations between 3 and 11 inches. 

Wisconsin

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through noon Saturday.

  • Snow accumulations between 2 and 11 inches. 

New York

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 1 PM this afternoon.

  • Heavy Lake effect snow expected. Snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.  

Additional Dense Fog Advisory included but not limited to:  Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. 

Additional Wind Advisory included but not limited to: Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas.

Additional Winter Weather Advisory included but not limited to: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maine, and Michigan.

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