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U.S. Weather Update 1.2.26

| January 2, 2026 | By

Summary:

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California.
 
California
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect through Sunday evening. 
  • Snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet of snow above 5000 feet.
  • South winds could gust as high as 50 mph. 
Flood Watch remains in effect from this evening through Monday afternoon.
  • Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 

Pennsylvania

Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 4 PM this afternoon. 

  • Snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM this afternoon. 

  • Snow Accumulations between 1 to 3 inches. 
  • Plan on slippery road conditions. 
New York
Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 7 AM Thursday.
  • Snow accumulations between 3  and 7 inches.
 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM Saturday.. 
  • Snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. 
  • Plan on slippery road conditions.  

Additional Dense Fog Advisory included but not limited to : California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.

Additional Coastal Flooding included but not limited to : California and Oregon.  

Additional Wind Advisory included but not limited to : California, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Texas, Nebraska, and Louisiana.

Additional Winter Weather Advisory included but not limited to : Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, West Virginia, and Ohio.

Additional Winter Storm Warning included but not limited to : California, Michigan, and New York. 

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