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SPC MD 22

MD 0022 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR NORTHERN INDIANA AND FAR SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN Mesoscale Discussion 0022NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0501 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026Areas affected...Northern Indiana and far southwest Lower MichiganConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 142301Z - 150500ZSUMMARY...A lake effect snow band will likely support heavy snowfallrates in excess of 2 inches/hour across portions of northern Indianathrough the evening and into the overnight hours.DISCUSSION...A lake ef

At least 10 semi trucks involved in massive car pile-up in Indiana

INDIANA - A 30-car pile-up involving at least 10 semi trucks  closed part of the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County  on Wednesday.Indiana State Police said that there was a series of crashes by mile marker 94 on Interstate 80 East near the Bristol Toll Plaza.Troopers told FOX Weather that 10 semi trucks were involved in the crash.TRIPLE THREAT: INTENSE LAKE-EFFECT SNOW FOR GREAT LAKES, FLASH FREEZE AND WINTER WEATHER BLASTSgt. Ted Bohner, the public information officer for Indiana State Police,

Polar vortex to fuel dangerous spread of arctic air as coldest temperatures will linger over US for weeks

With over 170 million Americans facing below average temperatures, even colder air may be on the horizon thanks to the displacement of the polar vortex that will lock in the feel of winter and park the coldest air over North America.In the coming weeks, cold air will continue for parts of the U.S. thanks to the influence of the polar vortex.WHAT IS THE POLAR VORTEX?Typically, a strong polar vortex keeps the coldest air locked up around the North and South poles. When it weakens, it allows for co

Snowflakes could fly in Florida, Georgia this weekend as freezing temperatures will spread across the South

Snow could show up in the South this weekend as forecast models are showing the potential for flakes to fall in the region.The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring a growing chance for impactful snow across a corridor in the South this weekend that could see flakes fly from the Florida panhandle, through Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia.ARCTIC REVENGE: BITTER FREEZING TEMPERATURES TO INVADE US AS FAR SOUTH AS FLORIDA, PLUNGING IGUANAS FROM TREES"Far too early and too far out in timescale to talk

NFL Rams vs. Bears Divisional Round playoff could break record for one of coldest games

CHICAGO, IL – The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs is here following an action-packed Wild Card Weekend.Playoff football means cold weather, and fans in Chicago are all too familiar with freezing temperatures as record-breaking numbers are expected for Sunday evening.TRIPLE THREAT: INTENSE LAKE-EFFECT SNOW FOR GREAT LAKES, FLASH FREEZE AND WINTER WEATHER BLASTThis is a small price to pay for fans who are witnessing the most notable success for the Bears organization in years.On Sunday, the L

Unprecedented January tropical disturbance possible in Eastern Pacific for first time in recorded history

MIAMI, Fla. – From raging winter storms to tracking tropical weather in the U.S., experts are turning their attention to the tropics over the next few days for increased activity.This is typically a time in which the tropics take a nap during the winter months, so it is rare to see potential activity develop at this point in January.According to the FOX Forecast Center, no tropical development of any kind has ever been noted in the month of January in the Eastern Pacific basin. The earliest reco

Triple threat: Intense lake-effect snow for Great Lakes, flash freeze and winter weather blast

CHICAGO, IL – Snow Squall Warnings were issued in Illinois late Wednesday morning as a line of intense storms brought whiteout conditions and travel delays to parts of Chicago and central Illinois.The bursts come ahead of more than a foot of lake-effect snow that's forecast to begin south of Lake Michigan later this afternoon.WHAT IS LAKE-EFFECT SNOW?Rain that's ongoing across the Ohio Valley will also transition to snow in the afternoon as a flash freeze plunges temperatures as much as 10 degre

Avalanche closes Alaska Panhandle highway, the latest debris slide after storms deliver historic rain and snow

HAINES, Alaska – An avalanche closed part of a highway in the borough of Haines, a small town about 90 miles north of Juneau in Alaska's panhandle on Tuesday night — the latest debris slide in the region after days of heavy rain triggered avalanches in Juneau last week.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERBarricades have been placed at Mile 10 of the Haines Highway and crews will begin to assess the damage during the daytime on Wednesday, Alaska Department of Transportation officials said.Earlier Tuesday, th

Record snow buries Juneau school and prompts five-day cleanup

JUNEAU, Alaska - Unrelenting snowfall buried the city of Juneau during an extraordinary winter storm, leaving nearly 2 million pounds of wet, heavy snow on the roof of Mendenhall River Community School and prompting a five-day, 130-plus person city effort to clear it.Nearly 7 feet of snow slammed the area between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, breaking a city record.HEAVY SNOW AND EXTREME WEATHER CAUSE SUNKEN VESSELS AND AVALANCHE RISK IN ALASKAThe snow removal process began on Thursday, Jan. 8,

Arctic revenge: Bitter freezing temperatures to invade US as far south as Florida, plunging iguanas from trees

After a brief thaw, winter will return with a vengeance for the rest of January across most of the eastern half of the U.S. with Arctic temperatures and rounds of snow for the Great Lakes and Interior Northeast. The winter chill will dip into parts of the Southeast where higher elevations in North Carolina and Tennessee could see snow as storms move across the region.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERMeanwhile, the West Coast will see mild conditions return after weeks of repeated atmospheric rivers cause

Winter storm threatens heavy snow as far south as Tennessee and the Carolinas

The next round of winter weather is on the way for the U.S., impacting at least 25 states and potentially causing snow showers as far south as North Carolina and Tennessee.STRONG CLIPPER SYSTEM TO SPREAD SNOW ACROSS GREAT LAKES, PAVING THE WAY FOR THE NEXT WINTER STORM BREWINGOriginally, forecasters predicted that a large clipper system that is heading towards the Great Lakes region on Tuesday would fuel a complex winter storm and bring intense snowfall throughout the East.But before the system

How to survive in your car if you're stuck in a winter storm

The winter weather can pose life-threatening risks whether you are indoors or outdoors.Snowstorms can come at any time during the winter season, even at their worst, when you are traveling on the road, where nasty weather can cause unsafe road conditions.It is essential to check the latest weather reports in your area ahead of time to decide whether driving is worth the risk.WINTER TRAVEL CAR KIT: CHECKLIST OF EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS TO KEEP IN YOUR CAR IN CASE YOU GET STUCKYou should always inform

Photos: Young humpback whale washes ashore after likely ship strike in Delaware

BETHANY BEACH, Delaware — A young humpback whale washed ashore in Delaware after marine officials say he was likely struck by a large ship last week.The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute, which is a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles, said the young 32-foot whale washed up in the community of Ocean Ridge in Bethany Beach on Jan. 8 after he was seen floating at sea for a couple of days.'UNUSUAL' 650-POUND FOSSIL WHALE SKULL FOUND

Juneau still under avalanche threat as city removes massive amount of snow during weekend evacuations

JUNEAU, Alaska – Juneau is digging out after days of heavy rain from an atmospheric river that partially melted more than 7 feet of snow that fell across the Alaska panhandle.Large amounts of snow fell between Christmas Eve and New Year's, triggering avalanches and evacuations around the state's capital.WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER?Evacuations were lifted across the city and borough of Juneau on Monday, except for the Behrends Slide path where an Evacuation Advisory remains in effect.HOW TO WATC

See It: Kilauea spews rivers of lava ahead of anticipated 40th eruptive episode since 2024

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii – Rivers of lava flowed down several vents of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano overnight Monday — the latest signs of activity for one of the world's most active volcanoes.HAWAII’S KILAUEA VOLCANO NEARS 40TH ERUPTIVE EPISODE AS ACTIVITY INCREASESAccording to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), intermittent lava flows and dome fountaining have been ongoing through the weekend.Dome fountains are smaller bubbles of lava that are typi

2 killed by avalanche in Washington's Central Cascades, after repeated atmospheric rivers drop heavy snow

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – Two men were killed during an avalanche in a remote area near Longs Pass in Washington's Cascade Mountains last Friday. AVALANCHE SAFETY TIPSKittitas County Sheriff's officials said that four backcountry travelers were caught in an avalanche around 4:00 p.m. local time. The two survivors were able to send a distress signal using a satellite radio and were rescued that evening, according to the office.Recovery teams airlifted the bodies of the victims Saturday.AVALANCHE EVACUA

See it: Skiers caught in avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park narrowly escape

Rocky Mountain National Park, CO - A frightening moment unfolded on Saturday, Jan. 10, when two skiers were caught in an avalanche in Haiyaha Couloir.Video shows the terrifying incident as two riders in a group of three were caught and carried by the slide.According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), "The group reported ski cutting the upper chute, which triggered a Wind Slab avalanche that cleared part of the slope."CAIC explains that a Wind Slab is a layer of snow formed and

Strong clipper system to pave the way for the next East Coast winter storm

A strong clipper system is on the way towards the Great Lakes region, setting the stage for a larger winter storm that will sweep across the East Coast later this week.As the fast-moving system continues to push south, cold air will follow, which will help jump start the next winter storm in the Eastern U.S.ROUNDS OF SNOW STRETCH FROM MIDWEST TO GREAT LAKES, TRIGGERING WINTER WEATHER ALERTSAhead of the clipper system, a weaker disturbance will brush New England early Monday, bringing some light

Officials order evacuations as Southeast Australia experiences widespread bushfires

VICTORIA, Australia – Evacuations have been ordered in parts of Australia as raging bushfires continue to spread rapidly across the continent.Officials started urging residents to prepare for days of extreme heat and fire risk on Jan. 7."Hot, dry and windy conditions can cause fires to spread quickly and be extremely dangerous," VicEmergency said in a press release. "People should be prepared to leave early and activate their bushfire plan."WATCH: MAN ROWING FROM SAN DIEGO TO AUSTRALIA RESCUED A

SPC MD 21

MD 0021 CONCERNING SNOW SQUALL FOR PARTS OF SOUTHWESTERN/SOUTH-CENTRAL NY...WESTERN/CENTRAL PA...AND FAR NORTHERN WV AND WESTERN MD Mesoscale Discussion 0021NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0919 AM CST Sun Jan 11 2026Areas affected...Parts of southwestern/south-centralNY...western/central PA...and far northern WV and western MDConcerning...Snow Squall Valid 111519Z - 112015ZSUMMARY...Periodic snow squalls with bursts of heavy snow andvisibility reductions to 1/4 to 1/2 mile will be po