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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 3:20:11 pm PST

High to Very High Transportation Risk will continue through Friday. Visibility will be zero at times. Dangerous fog can move in quickly, before you have time to react, drive carefully or make other plans.
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Wednesday morning. Because confidence is high, another Dense Fog Advisory has also been issued for Thursday morning to help plan ahead. Visibility of 800 feet or less.

 

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