The conclusion of this year 2025 and the beginning of 2026 will come with one Weather scenario very different from that which characterized much of it December in the United States. Special, Forecast for New Year expects a split map: persistent snow and cold in the north and eastand conditions a lot quieter in the center and south.
He Winter pattern stays stuck in a wide strip that goes from the upper Midwest to the northeast. According to meteorologists AccuWeathera storm that will descend between Canada New Year’s Eve and January 1st from 2026 will reinforce this Presence of arctic air and will cause Fresh snow accumulations.
This system remains active Risk of slippery roads and delays Ground transportation and from the airwith particular attention to the northern and northeastern states.
The most exposed area extends from North Dakota and Minnesotaas well as the region of Great lakesuntil reached New Englandwhich includes states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
As for the temperatures, Polar air will have very low levels during the celebrations. The thermometers will move in much of the north between 10°F and 20°F (between -12°C and -2°C).
In new Yorkthe preliminary forecast for the traditional celebration in Times Square Advance payment Records near freezingapproximately 32°F (0°C), just as the ball drops to welcome the New Year.
As for them Snowwarned experts Accumulations of several centimeters could be recorded. In some areas they will be around 10 centimeters, as was the case recently in New York City after a severe winter storm.
Although the exact location of the heavier snowfall depends on the final trajectory of the system, AccuWeather pointed out The most active axis may be concentrated between the Great Lakes and New Englandwith rainfall that would even last until New Year’s Day itself.
After a December marked by atmospheric rivers that left heavy rain and snow in high areas, the West will occur a more stable phase towards the end of the year. AccuWeather explained that a high pressure area will extend over much of the region will reduce the intensity of the storm pattern that has hit California, Oregon and Washington during the Christmas holidays.
However, the relief will not be complete. A system that will rotate in the Pacific off Mexico could bringing clouds and scattered rain to western Oregon, California and the Southwest on January 1st. Unlike recent events, this would not be a significant atmospheric river, so the impact would be much more limited.
In it Southern Californiathe focus will be on the Possibility of an episode of Santa Ana type winds. AccuWeather stated that these conditions will be closely monitored, although he made this clear The risk of forest fires will be low thanks to the moisture accumulated from the previous rains.
On the way to southwestThis is to be expected after several dry days carries a system It rains in California on New Year’s Evewith an expansion of rainfall to neighboring states on January 1st.
Cities like Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco could experience enough rain to cause delays at airports and slippery roads.
So this episode will be more moderate than the previous ones The snow depth in the mountains will be higherpossibly above several mountain passes. However, this will reduce the impact of winter on high routes will not completely eliminate the inconvenience for those traveling through the region.
As the North struggles with the harshest winter, Large parts of the center and the southeast will enjoy a much more pleasant panorama. Large areas of high pressure over both the Rocky Mountains and the Southeast will ensure this dry and stable weather during the New Year celebrations.
Although The record heat that dominated Christmas week is now behind usThe The temperatures remain higher to historical averages in sectors of the Plains and Rocky Mountains. States like Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and Louisiana You will not experience severe cold.
In the southeast, including Floridathe environment will be a little cooler than usualBut away from harsh winter conditions.
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