Live updates: Clipper dumps snow on the Northeast as new cross-country storm targets the South

Radar imagery shows light snow and flurries spreading across Upstate New York ahead of an approaching clipper system. The snow is primarily concentrated along the Interstate 90 and 81 corridors, stretching from Buffalo through Rochester and into the Mohawk Valley. Winter Weather Advisories are up for much of the region as more persistent snow rolls in mid-afternoon.

The National Weather Service has just expanded Winter Weather Advisories into the New York City metro area for late Tuesday. The advisory does not include Manhattan.

Light freezing rain and freezing drizzle is expected in Bronx and northern Queens Counties, northern sections of Long Island, and portions of New Jersey, which could cause travel trouble in the metro area for commuters.

Even though significant freezing rain or drizzle isn't expected, it will only take a light glaze to make sidewalks, roads, and overpasses very slick this evening and into Wednesday morning.

While the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) successfully reopens the vast majority of public schools statewide today, four campuses in West Maui were forced to remain closed. Officials cited extended power outages that directly impacted the available water supply and the ability to provide student meals.

• King Kamehameha III Elementary
• Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary
• Lahaina Intermediate
• Lahainaluna High School

Utility crews are currently conducting required inspections before power can safely be restored to these specific campuses. All other HIDOE schools and University of Hawaiʻi campuses have resumed normal operations following severe weather in recent days.

The brutal grip of arctic air is finally loosening across the Tri-State area as New York City begins a significant temperature rebound. After Central Park plummeted to a staggering 3°F on Sunday—its coldest reading since early 2023—city dwellers are enjoying much more manageable temperatures.

Highs today will reach the mid 30s, nearly climbing back to the seasonal average for the first time in weeks. Wednesday will be the warmest this workweek with highs jumping into the low 40s, followed by another temperature drop to end the week. But long-range signals point to a more milder finish to February with the 10-day forecast showing highs consistently hitting the 40s starting next week.

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A persistent warmup across the Plains is causing a significant threat of ice jam flooding along the Platte, Elkhorn, and Loup rivers in Nebraska. After several days of temperatures in the 40s, 50s, and even mid-60s, the thick river ice is beginning to break apart and move downstream.

While no major flooding has occurred so far, experts warn that the situation can change in an instant. As large chunks of ice shift and become lodged in river bends or near bridge piers, they create a natural dam that backs up water for miles. These jams can cause water levels to surge by 1 to 3 feet in a very short period with almost no warning.

Right now, a Flood Watch is in effect for the area and residents in low-lying areas are urged to remain vigilant, as emergency managers monitor the Loup River near Columbus and the Platte River near Grand Island for any signs of sudden ice movement.

A fast-moving clipper system is sweeping into New England this afternoon, with snow expected to arrive in the Boston area between 3 and 6 p.m. ET. While this is a relatively quick-hitting storm, the timing is not great for the evening commute, as snow is expected to come down at a rate that could whiten roads rapidly right as sunset begins.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 6 p.m. ET as total accumulations of 1-3 inches are expected for most of eastern Massachusetts. Some areas could see close to 4 or even 5 inches through the overnight hours.

The water future for much of the Southwest is looking increasingly grim as the Upper Colorado River Basin records its lowest snow-water equivalent since tracking began in the mid-1980s.

As of early February 2026, the snow-water equivalent (SWE)—a critical measure of how much water will eventually melt into reservoirs like Lake Powell—is sitting at a staggering 57% of the median across the sites that feed the Colorado River. Some specific headwater areas are even lower, with the Colorado River headwaters at only half of normal.

This snow drought is driven by a combination of exceptionally warm temperatures and a persistent lack of major winter storms, causing what little precipitation has fallen to arrive as rain rather than snow. With January typically being a massive month for snow accumulation, the current deficit is so deep that experts say it would take record-breaking snow for the rest of the winter just to return to average levels.

Without a massive turnaround, Lake Powell could drop to levels that threaten both hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam and the water supply for millions in Arizona, California, and Nevada.

A dramatic atmospheric shift is expected to finish February on a stormy note, as the FOX Forecast Center monitors an increasing threat of severe weather across the Deep South. Following a period of record-breaking cold, a major pattern change is now funneling mild, moisture-rich air from the Gulf of America northward, setting the stage for potential thunderstorms later this week. Long-range climate indicators suggest that a broader, more significant severe weather threat could emerge during the final third of February.

Several high-level atmospheric factors are converging to potentially turn the South into a more active battleground for severe storms later this month. A weakening La Niña is expected to transition toward an ENSO-neutral state as we move through late February into early March. This transition often leads to more volatile weather patterns as the jet stream becomes less predictable.

Long-range models indicate a highly amplified trough will establish itself along the West Coast by mid-February. This setup favors the development of multiple low-pressure systems that will eventually track across the High Plains and into the Deep South.

And the Pacific-North American (PNA) index is forecast to become sharply negative and persist in that phase through late February. For the South, a negative PNA often correlates with a more active storm track and a better chance for Gulf moisture to surge northward.

The FOX Forecast Center says the February 21-28 timeframe points to a potentially "rainy" and more dynamic period for the Deep South. While individual storm timing remains uncertain this far out, several ingredients are likely to become more prevalent.

While this week's storm will bring much-needed rain and a few claps of thunder, the more organized severe potential—including the risk of damaging winds or hail—appears to be trending toward the end of the month as spring-like heat begins to clash with retreating winter air. We will continue to monitor the long-range signals for any signs of a major severe weather outbreak.

The Alabama Department of Transportation reports Interstate 10 over Mobile Bay is back open following a major crash that forced emergency crews to close down eastbound lanes.

ALGO Traffic still shows multiple crashes along the I-10 Bayway, but the interstate closure has been removed. Dense fog is gradually clearing out after visibilities dropped to near zero this morning.

As a sprawling cross-country storm system organizes for the holiday weekend, the FOX Forecast Center is closely monitoring the potential for any severe weather across the Deep South. While much of the recent focus has been on record-breaking cold, a dramatic shift in the jet stream is funneling mild, moisture-rich air from the Gulf of Mexico into the region, setting the stage for thunderstorms to fire up.

Low pressure will advance into the Deep South later this week, spreading widespread rain across the region. While the cross-country storm has significant strength, several meteorological factors are working together to limit its potential for widespread severe thunderstorms.

• Weak destabilization: Severe storms require an unstable atmosphere where air can rise rapidly due to buoyancy. Currently, the expected difference in temperature between rising air parcels and the surrounding environment will be insufficient to create the intense updrafts needed for severe activity.
• Cool boundary layer: The "boundary layer"—the lowest part of the atmosphere—is expected to be too cool. Warm surface air acts as fuel for thunderstorms; when this layer remains chilled, it inhibits the energy needed for storms to become severe.
• Questionable moisture return: For robust severe weather, high dew points (typically 55°F or higher) are necessary. Because it is early in the spring severe weather season, the return of deep tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico appears a bit uncertain, potentially leaving the storm system starved for the humidity it needs to strengthen.

FOX Weather meteorologists will be monitoring these factors in the days ahead as the storm system evolves and provide updates if the severe weather threat increases.

Conditions are finally improving across the Alabama Gulf Coast after a morning of near-zero visibility that led to significant travel disruptions. The fog's departure comes as a relief to local authorities who spent the morning managing multiple traffic incidents, including a major closure on Eastbound Interstate 10 along the Bayway. At the peak of the event, visibility was reported at one-quarter mile or less, forcing drivers to a crawl across the causeway.

While patchy fog may linger near the water's edge through early afternoon, the region is transitioning to a partly cloudy day with high temperatures reaching the low 70s.

After weeks of persistent, bitter cold, major Mid-Atlantic cities are finally beginning to feel some relief. In Philadelphia, temperatures are forecast to climb above freezing today for the first time in 18 days, with a high reaching near 42°F. Washington, D.C. is seeing a similar trend, with high temperatures expected to hit the mid 40s as a significant warming pattern spreads across the region.

While the "balmy" 40s are a welcome change, meteorologists warn that this brief warmup won't immediately solve the region's frozen slushie problem. Compacted snow and ice will take time to melt, and any daytime runoff is likely to refreeze into dangerous ice as overnight lows dip back into the 20s.

The FOX Forecast Center is tracking a potent storm system that will deliver California's biggest rain and snow in months. With the Sierra snowpack running well below average for mid-February, the forecast of big snow in the higher terrain is welcome news.

Widespread rain and mountain snow will crash into California today and linger through Wednesday. Nearly two feet of snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada mountains with a good soaking of rain at lower elevations. Snow levels will be low enough that travel hazards are expected through the mountain passes.

New York City Emergency Management is warning that there are serious safety risks as the city emerges from its deep freeze. In a post on X, the agency warned that melting snow and ice could fall from buildings, damage underground electrical systems, and cause other problems this week.

As temperatures rise after days of extreme cold and snow, serious safety risks remain across New York City.

The city says nighttime freezing temperatures can cause refreezing on sidewalks and roads, which may create hazardous conditions. The agency also warns people to avoid walking on the ice on area rivers and waterways.

Weather reporting sites near Mobile, Alabama are reporting very dense fog with near-zero visibility at this hour. The dense fog is expected to linger through late morning with improving conditions for the afternoon.

More than 11 million people are under fog alerts this morning as dense fog covers the Deep South. The National Weather Service has issued Dense Fog Advisories from Louisiana to Georgia with visibilities dipping below one quarter of a mile in many locations.

ALGO Traffic reports Eastbound Interstate 10 is closed following a major crash this morning. Multiple other crashes have been reported in the area.

The ALGO Traffic camera along the I-10 Bayway shows multiple vehicles stopped on the interstate with dense fog shrouding the causeway.

Eastbound Interstate 10 is shut down right now in Baldwin County, Alabama due to a major crash that happened during dense fog on Tuesday morning.

ALGO Traffic reports I-10 is closed at mile marker 32 and traffic cameras show multiple cars stopped on the interstate. Multiple crashes have been reported in the area this morning.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the area with visibilities dropping below one quarter of a mile in many locations.

After a brutal stretch of record-breaking February cold, the major hubs of the Northeast are finally beginning a steady climb out of the deep freeze. While wind chills across the I-95 corridor started dangerously low near 0°F Monday morning, abundant sunshine is fueling a warmup that will see temperatures hit the freezing mark in cities like New York and Philadelphia this afternoon. This shift marks the end of a particularly life-threatening Arctic wave that saw Central Park plunge to 3°F on Sunday—its coldest reading in three years.

Snow is falling this morning along Interstate 90 in Upstate New York as moisture increases ahead of the clipper system set to arrive later today. That light snow could make roads slick from Buffalo, New York to Rochester, New York through the morning hours.

A developing cross-country storm system is set to bring more than just rain to the South this weekend, as a flash flood threat emerges for several states.

The FOX Forecast Center says the risk begins on Friday across the Southern Plains, with a threat area stretching from Wichita Falls, Texas, through Oklahoma City and into Tulsa, Oklahoma.

By Saturday, the threat zone will shift eastward and expand as the system organizes. Residents from Tulsa through Little Rock, Arkansas, and as far north as Paducah, Kentucky, should remain alert for rapidly rising water. While this moisture is desperately needed to combat ongoing drought conditions across the Southeast, the intensity of the expected rain may lead to dangerous runoff and localized flooding in urban and low-lying areas.

Forecasters are particularly concerned about the potential for training thunderstorms, which could dump several inches of rain over the same locations in a short period through Sunday evening.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect this morning for Northwest Florida, including Destin and Pensacola, as visibilities have plummeted to one-quarter mile or less in many areas.

The National Weather Service warns that these hazardous conditions, caused by warm, moist air moving over the cooler Gulf waters, will persist through late morning. Travelers along the coast are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow for extra travel time as the heavy fog is expected to gradually lift and dissipate by mid-morning, giving way to a mostly sunny and warm afternoon.

On Tuesday morning, NASA and SpaceX announced they have delayed the launch of the Crew-12 mission later this week due to weather.

According to NASA, the teams are now targeting no earlier than 5:15 a.m. ET on Friday, February 13, for launch of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Mission teams completed a weather review Tuesday morning and have waived off the Thursday, February 12, launch opportunity due to forecast weather conditions along Crew-12’s flight path.

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev remain in quarantine at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida until the launch opportunity.

Crew-12 will lift off aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40.

Call it a Sierra Surge: snow is finally coming for California.

After a frustratingly dry start to the winter that left the Sierra Nevada snowpack at just 40–70% of its normal levels, the FOX Forecast Center is finally tracking a significant pattern shift. A weak atmospheric river is making landfall today, bringing a beneficial refresh to the region’s thirsty peaks. While much of the winter has been dominated by warm, dry conditions, this incoming system is a welcome sight for water managers and ski resorts alike.

Forecast models indicate that the highest elevations along the Sierra crest could see over two feet of fresh snow through Wednesday. Lower lake-level elevations, including the Tahoe Basin, are bracing for a respectable 3 to 5 inches, which may lead to difficult travel conditions over mountain passes. This storm is expected to be just the first in a series of mid-February systems that could finally help the West dig out of its current snow drought.

Travelers into Boston's Logan Airport are facing potential delays later today as a clipper system swings through the Northeast. That snow could slow down airport operations, forcing airlines to delay or even cancel late-day flights. Right now, weather is not expected to cause trouble at other major airports in the region.

Whether you’re eyeing a rooftop dinner or a romantic sunset hike, the difference between a perfect evening and a soaked disaster comes down to timing.

You can stay three steps ahead of the Southern Soaker or the Northeast’s chilly breeze by using the hour-by-hour forecast on foxweather.com or the free FOX Weather app. It provides a detailed breakdown of precipitation, "feels-like" temperatures, and even sunset times, so you can time your Valentine's plans to the exact minute.

For the true over-planners, be sure to check out the exclusive FutureView tool in the app. You can create a custom "Valentine’s Weekend" event to track the long-range forecast and receive alerts if the weather shifts, ensuring your holiday plans stay as dry (or as snowy) as you want them to be.

If you were planning on a scenic Valentine’s Day stroll or a high-stakes outdoor proposal this weekend, you might want to pivot to a cozy indoor reservation (and maybe check your flood insurance). The FOX Forecast Center is tracking a powerhouse system that’s ready to crash your date night with widespread rain and grumpy thunderstorms across the South.

While it’s definitely a vibe-killer for romantic getaways, Mother Nature is actually doing the Southeast a massive favor; areas from Arkansas to Georgia are parched, with over 200 locations suffering through a top-10 driest winter on record.

The mood shifts from "sweet" to "saturated" as we head into Sunday, with a legitimate flash flood threat emerging from eastern Oklahoma through Middle Tennessee and into the mountains of North Carolina. We’re talking a potential for several inches of rain that will do wonders for the extreme drought but absolutely no favors for your hairdo or travel plans. So, by all means, buy the flowers—just make sure they’re the waterproof kind.

It looks like the "snowmance" between the Northeast and this weekend's storm has officially hit the rocks. FOX Forecast Center meteorologists say the Valentine’s Day system is trending significantly further south, taking the moisture and the drama with it.

While earlier computer forecast models teased a potential winter storm for the I-95 corridor, the latest data suggests the storm will take a southern route, leaving the Northeast with little more than chilly air for their holiday dinner plans.

This southern shift is a total vibe-check for snow enthusiasts from D.C. to Boston, but it’s welcome relief for the millions still digging out after January's record snowstorm.

Most of New England is banking on fresh powder later today, but the forecast has become increasingly complex for areas closer to New York City, specifically across the Lower Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut.

While surface temperatures in this area will be close to the freezing mark—computer model guidance suggests a "warm nose" of air will slide in at the mid-levels of the atmosphere. This setup creates a prime environment for freezing rain and drizzle rather than just a plain snow event, making for a potentially slick evening for commuters.

Because of this icing threat, the National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for the Lower Hudson Valley and much of southern Connecticut. Total liquid amounts are expected to be light, generally under a tenth of an inch, but even a light glaze of ice can create dangerous travel conditions. Eastern Connecticut may see a slightly longer period of snow with totals reaching up to an inch before any transition to ice.

The FOX Forecast Center is keeping a close eye on the five boroughs of New York City, where a wintry mix is expected initially this evening before transitioning over to plain rain as temperatures slowly warm.

A clipper system will swing through the Northeast later today and drop light to moderate snow amounts from Upstate New York to Maine. FOX Weather predicts a general 1-3 inches of snow for the region, but higher totals will be common in the higher terrain of New England.

The FOX Forecast Center is tracking the clipper system that will spread snow across the Northeast later today. Analysis shows the low pressure system responsible for today's snow sliding through southern Ontario now, expected to increase snow chances in New England by late afternoon.