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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 5:28:29 am CST

Despite a weak cold front, temperatures will remain above normal with highs in the 70s for most today.
Our brief streak of cooler days to end 2025 will soon come to an end. Warm weather is on the way, and South-Central Texas is likely to have an unseasonably warm start to January 2026. Expect afternoon highs generally in the 70s and 80s to start the month.
Unseasonably warm temperatures continue, with highs peaking in the low 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall remains unlikely early on, but 10–25% rain chances return mid to late week.
A warmer than normal January is likely for South-Central Texas. Odds also lean towards drier than normal conditions for the region. This favors further drought development and expansion.
January is often the coldest month for South-Central Texas. However, chances lean towards a drier than normal January with likely warmer than normal temperatures for 2026.