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U.S. Weather Update 1.8.26

| January 8, 2026 | By

Summary:

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday.
 
 

Oregon

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM Thursday.  

  • Snow accumulations as high as 10 inches.
  • Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 

Washington

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM Thursday. 

  • Snow accumulations from 4 and 10 inches.
  • Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

Colorado

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM Friday. 

  • Snow accumulations from 6 to 13 inches.

Arizona

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 2 AM to 8 PM Friday. 

  • Snow accumulations from 2 to 6 inches. 
  • Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, creating periods of white-out conditions.  

Additional Dense Fog Advisory included but not limited to:  Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas,  Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Additional Wind Advisory included but not limited to: Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Additional Winter Weather Advisory included but not limited to: Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado,  Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

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