Jonathan Erdman
@wxjerdman.bsky.social
Senior meteorologist @weatherchannel. M.S. Colorado State Univ.; B.S. UW-Madison; Insightful. Interesting. Impactful. Weather. Opinions are mine only, not of my employer.
On this date...the only measurable snowfall in Death Valley's history.
On This Date: Snow In Death Valley | Weather.com
The dramatically named desert is often hot, but not always.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
On this date...the only measurable snowfall in Death Valley's history.
Oh, to be in Phoenix, L.A. or San Diego this weekend...rather than Florida. 😆
January 29, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Oh, to be in Phoenix, L.A. or San Diego this weekend...rather than Florida. 😆
A rundown of the many cold notables of this latest arctic outbreak, including Florida, the Southeast and Northeast, and any hopes of relief.
Will It Snow In Florida? Record Cold Ahead As Northeast Shivering Streak Continues | Weather.com
The latest arctic blast in what's been a brutal end to January will plunge through the Sunshine State and prolong a notably long shivering streak in parts of the Northeast. Here's the perspective.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
A rundown of the many cold notables of this latest arctic outbreak, including Florida, the Southeast and Northeast, and any hopes of relief.
As late August and September go in hurricane season...
...so goes late January and February in "winter storm season".
...so goes late January and February in "winter storm season".
January 29, 2026 at 1:53 PM
As late August and September go in hurricane season...
...so goes late January and February in "winter storm season".
...so goes late January and February in "winter storm season".
With the caveat that it's based on a forecast, per SERCC, this could be among the coldest "January 19 - February 1" two-week stretches on record in the East.
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
With the caveat that it's based on a forecast, per SERCC, this could be among the coldest "January 19 - February 1" two-week stretches on record in the East.
Standing ovation for this.
Those whining about playing in weather, please stop.
Those whining about playing in weather, please stop.
Wetzel: Don't take the weather out of football. Let it snow.
Don't move football to climate controlled environments. Let football be football. And let it snow.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Standing ovation for this.
Those whining about playing in weather, please stop.
Those whining about playing in weather, please stop.
Our East Coast storm snow outlook yesterday and today.
Keeping a steady hand with best heavier snow chances in VA/Carolinas & eastern New England, for now.
Keeping a steady hand with best heavier snow chances in VA/Carolinas & eastern New England, for now.
January 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Our East Coast storm snow outlook yesterday and today.
Keeping a steady hand with best heavier snow chances in VA/Carolinas & eastern New England, for now.
Keeping a steady hand with best heavier snow chances in VA/Carolinas & eastern New England, for now.
Still typical track uncertainty re: the "40/70 benchmark" Sunday.
Euro, Canadian ensemble means would be "outside", but still members "inside". Matters for wind, snow impacts, especially New England, which is quite snow-fatigued after last weekend.
Euro, Canadian ensemble means would be "outside", but still members "inside". Matters for wind, snow impacts, especially New England, which is quite snow-fatigued after last weekend.
January 28, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Still typical track uncertainty re: the "40/70 benchmark" Sunday.
Euro, Canadian ensemble means would be "outside", but still members "inside". Matters for wind, snow impacts, especially New England, which is quite snow-fatigued after last weekend.
Euro, Canadian ensemble means would be "outside", but still members "inside". Matters for wind, snow impacts, especially New England, which is quite snow-fatigued after last weekend.
⬆️ confident: A major storm off the East Coast this weekend
Less confident: The exact track
Our latest thinking 👇
Less confident: The exact track
Our latest thinking 👇
East Coast Storm This Weekend Could Become Bomb Cyclone With More Snow, Wind | Weather.com
On the heels of Winter Storm Fern, a strong storm will form off the East Coast this weekend that could bring snow and wind. Here is our latest forecast with what we know and what could happen.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM
⬆️ confident: A major storm off the East Coast this weekend
Less confident: The exact track
Our latest thinking 👇
Less confident: The exact track
Our latest thinking 👇
Yes, more record cold is possible in the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic, but it's the Florida cold this weekend that has my 👀.
Mid-30s lows in Miami could be their coldest since mid-Dec. 2010.
40s highs in central Florida Sunday.
Apologies for those on a "winter getaway" in the Sunshine State.
Mid-30s lows in Miami could be their coldest since mid-Dec. 2010.
40s highs in central Florida Sunday.
Apologies for those on a "winter getaway" in the Sunshine State.
January 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Yes, more record cold is possible in the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic, but it's the Florida cold this weekend that has my 👀.
Mid-30s lows in Miami could be their coldest since mid-Dec. 2010.
40s highs in central Florida Sunday.
Apologies for those on a "winter getaway" in the Sunshine State.
Mid-30s lows in Miami could be their coldest since mid-Dec. 2010.
40s highs in central Florida Sunday.
Apologies for those on a "winter getaway" in the Sunshine State.
Our recap of this historic winter storm's snow, ice, even severe weather.
Winter Storm Snow, Ice Reports Recap | Weather.com
Here's a quick recap of the notable snowfall and ice reports we've seen from this expansive winter storm.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Our recap of this historic winter storm's snow, ice, even severe weather.
Snow cover before (Jan. 23) and after (Jan. 26) the winter storm.
56% coverage of Lower 48 Monday AM is by far most widespread of 2025-26 season, so far.
(Credit: NOHRSC)
56% coverage of Lower 48 Monday AM is by far most widespread of 2025-26 season, so far.
(Credit: NOHRSC)
January 26, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Snow cover before (Jan. 23) and after (Jan. 26) the winter storm.
56% coverage of Lower 48 Monday AM is by far most widespread of 2025-26 season, so far.
(Credit: NOHRSC)
56% coverage of Lower 48 Monday AM is by far most widespread of 2025-26 season, so far.
(Credit: NOHRSC)
Over 700 reports of ice accumulations and or ice storm damage have been received by NWS offices from Jan. 23-26, from New Mexico to New England.
January 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Over 700 reports of ice accumulations and or ice storm damage have been received by NWS offices from Jan. 23-26, from New Mexico to New England.
Reposted by Jonathan Erdman
Got down to -24F at my backyard weather station in SE Michigan this morning, my 2nd-coldest lifetime temperature, behind -29 in Feb 2015. Here I am seeing if 70F water will freeze before hitting the ground at -24. Nope. Flint sank to at least -21, close to the all-time -25 record.
January 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Got down to -24F at my backyard weather station in SE Michigan this morning, my 2nd-coldest lifetime temperature, behind -29 in Feb 2015. Here I am seeing if 70F water will freeze before hitting the ground at -24. Nope. Flint sank to at least -21, close to the all-time -25 record.
An impressively "cold snow" today from the Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley.
January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
An impressively "cold snow" today from the Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley.
Multiple -40s this AM in the Arrowhead of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.
At least it's a dry cold. 😆
At least it's a dry cold. 😆
January 24, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Multiple -40s this AM in the Arrowhead of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.
At least it's a dry cold. 😆
At least it's a dry cold. 😆
Fun on a subzero day in the Midwest.
January 23, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Fun on a subzero day in the Midwest.
The many ways this winter storm may go down in the history books...
How Winter Storm Fern Could Be Historic | Weather.com
Here are the many aspects of this massive winter storm that could write it firmly into the weather history books.
weather.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
The many ways this winter storm may go down in the history books...
Usually either spring or fall is the peak of "everything but the kitchen sink" storm season.🚰
Sunday could add "isolated severe" to the mix.
Sunday could add "isolated severe" to the mix.
January 23, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Usually either spring or fall is the peak of "everything but the kitchen sink" storm season.🚰
Sunday could add "isolated severe" to the mix.
Sunday could add "isolated severe" to the mix.
What do ice accumulations mean for impacts? Here are some guidelines 👇
What Ice Storm Accumulations Mean | Weather.com
See the damage and impacts caused by ice storms and how to keep your family safe.
weather.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:38 AM
What do ice accumulations mean for impacts? Here are some guidelines 👇
Our latest, complete briefing on the historic winter storm, kicking off later today, lasting through Monday, with lingering cold impacts. 👇
Winter Storm With 'Catastrophic' South Ice, Midwest, Northeast Heavy Snow | Weather.com
This historic storm will spread destructive ice and heavy snow over 34 states through Monday in the South, Midwest and Northeast, including a potential nor’easter. Here is the very latest forecast.
weather.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Our latest, complete briefing on the historic winter storm, kicking off later today, lasting through Monday, with lingering cold impacts. 👇
A -60˚F wind chill along Minnesota's North Shore this morning.
Maybe even too cold for "Grumpy Old Men" 🥶
Maybe even too cold for "Grumpy Old Men" 🥶
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 AM
A -60˚F wind chill along Minnesota's North Shore this morning.
Maybe even too cold for "Grumpy Old Men" 🥶
Maybe even too cold for "Grumpy Old Men" 🥶
Suffice to say this seasonal snowfall map will look much different by Sunday and Monday.
January 22, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Suffice to say this seasonal snowfall map will look much different by Sunday and Monday.
New York's Tug Hill Plateau doing it's thing:
- Drifts up to 6 feet reported yesterday AM.
- Another 2-3 feet through Friday evening
- Then comes the winter storm.
#uncle
- Drifts up to 6 feet reported yesterday AM.
- Another 2-3 feet through Friday evening
- Then comes the winter storm.
#uncle
January 22, 2026 at 1:40 PM
New York's Tug Hill Plateau doing it's thing:
- Drifts up to 6 feet reported yesterday AM.
- Another 2-3 feet through Friday evening
- Then comes the winter storm.
#uncle
- Drifts up to 6 feet reported yesterday AM.
- Another 2-3 feet through Friday evening
- Then comes the winter storm.
#uncle
Imagine if the Patriots were the #1 seed, instead of the Broncos for Sunday's AFC Championship. 😆
January 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Imagine if the Patriots were the #1 seed, instead of the Broncos for Sunday's AFC Championship. 😆