Heavy snowfall occurs across the coastal regions, affecting numerous areas from the eastern to the western seaboard.
Heavy Winter Weather Affects Multiple Regions in the US
California and New England are currently bracing themselves for significant snowfall, with potential disruptions to infrastructure and power outages. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), up to 8 inches of snow is expected to fall across the New England region, while the Sierra Nevada and southern California ranges can expect an additional 2-4 feet of snowfall.
These heavy snow rates, reaching as much as 2 to 3 inches per hour, have already caused closures and disruptions in California. San Bernardino County has even declared a local emergency due to the heavy snowfall, trapping county residents in their homes. Some California communities have also reported seeing snow for the first time in decades.
Snowfall is expected to continue in California through Wednesday, causing further disruptions and making travel difficult. More than 53,000 customers in California are currently without power due to the recent winter weather.
Meanwhile, Michigan was battered by another round of ice and snow on Monday, with more than 130,000 customers in the state without power, according to Poweroutage.us. However, the wintry weather in Michigan has cleared up as of this afternoon, according to the Grand Rapids NWS station.
Looking back at the winter season of 2025, many areas experienced mild to significant winter weather impacts, including road and facility closures in numerous National Parks due to winter storms. Although these past winter events caused local disruptions, no current winter emergencies are reported.
The NWS has also issued a La Niña watch for the upcoming fall and winter seasons, which usually brings cooler and wetter conditions to the Pacific Northwest and increases chances of snow and ice storms in some regions. This implies possible winter weather challenges later, including mudslides and transportation issues in burn scar areas, and ice-related disruptions in urban areas.
For current localized weather impacts and emergency notices, checking National Park Service alerts and local weather updates is recommended. It's essential for authorities and the public to prepare for the forthcoming winter season under potential La Niña conditions, which could bring snow and icy weather starting in late fall and winter, especially in the Pacific Northwest and northern states.
- Earth-science experts predict that the upcoming fall and winter seasons might bring more snow and icy weather, thanks to a La Niña watch. (National Weather Service)
- Gizmodo reports that new advancements in technology could revolutionize weather-forecasting, potentially mitigating future winter weather emergencies. (Gizmodo)
- In the future, improved weather forecasting and technology could lead to less disruption from heavy winter weather like the current storms affecting California, New England, and Michigan. (earther, weather, weather-forecasting)
