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U.S. Weather Update 1.6.26

| January 6, 2026 | By

Summary:

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes overnight into Tuesday then the Northeast U.S. Tuesday night into Wednesday.
 
 

California

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM Wednesday. 

  • Snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
  • Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. 

Oregon

Winter Storm Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM Wednesday. 

  • Snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
  • Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. 

Washington

Winter Storm Advisory

  • Snow accumulations from 2 to 5 inches below 3000 feet. Accumulations of 8 to 15 inches above 3000 feet. 
  • Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

Minnesota

Winter Weather Advisory

  • Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. 

Wisconsin

Winter Weather Advisory

  • Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. 

Michigan

Winter Weather Advisory

  • Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. 

Additional Dense Fog Advisory included but not limited to :  South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas,  Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina.

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

Additional Wind Advisory included but not limited to : Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming.

Additional Winter Weather Advisory included but not limited to : Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.  

Additional Winter Storm Warning included but not limited to : Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Washington.

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