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2025–26 North American winter
Seasonal boundaries
Meteorological winterDecember 1 – February 28
Astronomical winterDecember 21 – March 20
First event startedOctober 12, 2025
Last event concludedSeason ongoing
Most notable event
NameJanuary 2026 North American winter storm
 • DurationJanuary 22, 2026–present
 • Lowest pressure1,005 mb (29.68 inHg)
 • Fatalities12 fatalities
 • DamageUnknown
Seasonal statistics
Total WPC-issued storms8 total
Rated storms (RSI)
(Cat. 1+)		3 total
Major storms (RSI)
(Cat. 3+)		0 total
Maximum snowfall accumulation33 in (84 cm) near Gile, Wisconsin (November 24–27, 2025)
Maximum ice accretion0.75 in (19 mm) near Hall Summit, Louisiana (January 22–25, 2026)
Total fatalities29 total
Total damage> $1.155 billion (2026 USD)
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North American winters

The 2025–26 North American winter refers to the ongoing winter season during late 2025 to early 2026 in North America. So far, the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has tracked 8 significant winter weather events, with 3 of them being rated on the Regional Snowfall Index (RSI). Like the previous winter, a weak La Niña is expected to influence weather patterns across the North American continent during the season. Significant events so far have included a pair of winter storms that disrupted post-US Thanksgiving travel across the continent, and a disruptive winter storm in mid-December that brought some of the largest snowfall accumulations to the Mid-Atlantic/Interstate 95 corridor in several years. The month of December overall ended up as one of the coldest in many years in the Northeastern U.S., attributed to a persistent dip in the jet stream and polar vortex over the eastern half of the country.

While there is no well-agreed-upon date used to indicate the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, there are two definitions of winter which may be used. Based on the astronomical definition, winter begins at the winter solstice, which in 2025 occurred on December 21, and ends at the March equinox, which in 2026 will occur on March 20.[1] Based on the meteorological definition, the first day of winter is December 1 and the last day February 28.[2] Both definitions involve a period of approximately three months, with some variability. Winter is often defined by meteorologists to be the three calendar months with the lowest average temperatures. Since both definitions span the calendar year, it is possible to have a winter storm spanning two different years.

Seasonal forecasts

Temperature outlook in the United States
Precipitation outlook in the United States

On October 16, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released its U.S. Winter Outlook.[3] The temperature and precipitation outlooks reflected the likelihood of a weak La Niña pattern that would continue during most of the winter. The forecast called for warmer than average temperatures across much of the southern United States in addition to the East Coast, as well as the Gulf Coast, with colder than average temperatures in the Northwestern United States. The forecast also called for drier than average conditions across the southern United States, and wetter than average conditions in the northwest and central United States.[3]

On December 11, 2025, Environment Canada released its winter outlook for December, January and February as part of their monthly climate outlooks. The agency predicted above-average temperatures across regions surrounding the Hudson Bay, including Ontario and Quebec.[4] Nova Scotia was expected to be both near-average and below average in terms of temperature on the eastern and western parts of the region. Areas further out west in the country near the Great Lakes were expected to experience higher precipitation amounts, while eastern Canada was forecasted to have a more "dynamic season".[4]

Seasonal summary

January 2026 North American winter stormDecember 17–20, 2025 North American storm complexDecember 13–15, 2025 North American winter stormTyphoon Halong (2025)Regional Snowfall Index

The winter season of 2025–26 began early, with one of the first storms of the season affecting the Sierra Nevada in mid-October, bringing over 2 ft (0.61 m) of snow to the area.[5] The remnants of Typhoon Halong impacted Alaska.[6] A significant early season winter storm dropped heavy lake-effect snowfall near the Great Lakes from November 9–11. Particularly hardest hit included the areas in and around the coastal regions of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan and surrounding regions.[7] Heavy snowfall totals ranging from 9–12 in (23–30 cm) were reported in the most affected cities where snowfall rates ranged up to 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) an hour.[8] Wind gusts up to 58 mph (93 km/h) also accompanied the winter storm closest to the lake near Chicago. Farther east, many other areas in the Northeast, including portions the states of Pennsylvania, New York and parts of New Jersey saw light snowfall accumulation on November 11, marking the first of the season for many.[9] The passage of the associated arctic front with the system throughout the eastern half of the United States on November 10 and 11 led to near-record-breaking cold temperatures for the month of November, affecting up to 200 million people.[9] Freeze warnings and cold weather advisories were issued far south into the Southeast, including Florida. Wind chills as low as −12 °C (10 °F) were reported in the coldest regions. By the start of US Thanksgiving week, the Upper Midwest were affected by a significant blizzard.[10] Later that week and early December, two winter storms occurred, affecting the Midwest just three days apart from each other.[11] In mid-December, a winter storm impacted the eastern United States and Atlantic Canada.[12][13] Another system later that month would bring hurricane-force gusts to the western and central United States,[14] as well as causing power outages across the United States and Canada.[15][16][17] A storm impacted the Great Lakes and Northeastern United States after Christmas.[18][19] Another system brought blizzard conditions to the Midwest and the Great Lakes late December.[20]

Events

There have been several winter weather events during the 2025–26 North American winter so far. Significant events include cold waves, snowstorms, and other notable events outside the conventional limits of winter.

Post-Tropical Cyclone Halong

Category 0 "Nuisance" (RSI/NOAA: N/A)
 
DurationOctober 12–13, 2025
Lowest pressure962 mb (28.41 inHg)
Fatalities1
DamageUnknown
Main article: Typhoon Halong (2025)

The remnants of former Typhoon Halong moved northward near and affected the Aleutian Islands on October 11.[21] The cyclone then moved into the southern Bering Sea that afternoon,[22] and then moved north along the western coast of Alaska on October 12.[22] It made landfall near Buckland later that day.[23] On October 13, Halong entered the Arctic Ocean near Banks Island and began rapidly weakening.[24] The remnants of the storm dissipated later that day.

In Western Alaska, flood and high wind watches were issued as the extratropical remnants of Halong approached, bringing hurricane-force winds to the Bering Sea.[25] The storm caused widespread damage in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, where winds reached 107 miles per hour (172 km/h) in the Kusilvak Mountains. Record flooding hit Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, where homes were swept away and several residents went missing. One fatality was confirmed in Kwigillingok, with two others missing.[6]

US Thanksgiving Week blizzard

Category 0 "Nuisance" (RSI/NOAA: N/A)
 
DurationNovember 24–27, 2025
Lowest pressure991 mb (29.26 inHg)
Maximum snow33 in (84 cm)
Fatalities2
Damage$250 million

As US Thanksgiving week unfolded, a significant blizzard developed across the Upper Midwest of the United States. A cyclone developed over the Rocky Mountains on November 24 and traveled eastward, bringing heavy snowfall and gusty winds to the majority of North and South Dakota, with as much as 8 inches (20 cm) falling and leading to multiple road closures on interstates, including Interstates 94 and 29, in addition to also causing delays.[26] Very high wind gusts as a result of a pressure gradient between the storm and high pressure to its west also occurred across the Dakotas and surrounding regions, peaking as high as 78 mph (126 km/h) in at least two towns.[27] Blizzard conditions were also verified in Aberdeen, South Dakota.[10] The system intensified as it tracked across Minnesota, leading to blizzard warnings being issued for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern Wisconsin, where the heaviest snow totals, enhanced by lake-effect snow, would occur in combination with the high winds.[10] It would attain a pressure of 991 mbar while over the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on November 26.[28] In the morning, a man snowblowing was crushed to death by a downed tree in Alden Township, Minnesota due to high winds and heavy wet snow.[29] On that evening, there was a report of 23 inches (58 cm) of snow from Brule, Wisconsin. Minnesota saw 250 crashes, 30 causing injuries.[30] The system would move into Canada on November 27.[31]

55,000 were without power early that morning across Wisconsin, Michigan, and western New York. A semi tractor-trailer lost control on Interstate 43 outside of Milwaukee and hit two cars, leading to a fatality.[32] By early the morning of November 28, 22 inches (56 cm) fell in Presque Isle, Wisconsin. 2,200 flights were cancelled due to the storm by the afternoon.[33] Thousands lost power in southern Ontario, though was restored by midday on November 28.[34] A total of 33 inches (84 cm) fell in Gile, Wisconsin. Lake-effect snow began to diminish on November 29 and all Lake Affect Snow Warnings expired. Snowfall was reported in the Northeast as well.[35] According to AON, the storm caused $250 million in damages in the United States.[36]

Late November–early December winter storms

Two more winter storms followed in quick succession in late November into early December after the previous storm had departed, leading to a wide stretch of accumulating snow from the Plains to northern New England.

First storm (November 29–30)

Category 2 "Significant" (RSI/NOAA: 3.994)
 
DurationNovember 28–30, 2025
Lowest pressure1006 mb (29.71 inHg)
Maximum snow16.5 in (42 cm)
Fatalities1
DamageUnknown

Another winter storm impacted the United States right after Thanksgiving. A storm moved into the Pacific Northwest on the night of November 27 and into the Rockies on November 28. The storm had moved out of the Plains early on the morning of November 29. Numerous crashes occurred due to bad road conditions. Iowa State Patrol rescued close to 200 people from ditches by early afternoon while a pileup of 45 vehicles occurred in Indiana on Interstate 70.[37] In Boone County, Indiana, bad conditions led to a death after a pickup truck slid off the road and hit a tree, catching fire.[38] An airplane landing at Des Moines skidded off the runway due to icing.[39] More than 1,900 flights were cancelled.[37] Chicago set a new record for the snowiest November day with 8.4 inches (21 cm) at O'Hare International Airport and the second highest single-day total at O'Hare since January 1, 2015.[40] Madison, Wisconsin and Springfield, Illinois also had the snowiest November day on record. Waterloo and Cedar Falls in Iowa had the most snow from a storm on record for November or earlier in fall.[41] By November 30, 15 inches (38 cm) of snow had fallen near Fort Dodge, Iowa as snow continued in New York and New England.[42] Fort Dodge would end up with 16.5 inches (42 cm) and snowfall in New England tapered off as the system moved into southeastern Canada and the Maritimes.[43] 33 centimetres (13 in) was reported in the Stanley Park area of Kitchener, Ontario.[44] Many ferry crossings in Atlantic Canada were cancelled on December 1 due to adverse weather conditions.[45]

Third storm (December 1–3)

Category 1 "Notable" (RSI/NOAA: 1.073)
 
DurationDecember 1–3, 2025
Lowest pressure972 mb (28.70 inHg)
Maximum snow17.3 in (44 cm)
Fatalities2
DamageUnknown

Yet another winter storm impacted the Midwest as well as the eastern United States and Atlantic Canada in early December. Parts of the Midwest saw snow and ice accumulations on December 1. 3–5 inches (7.6–12.7 cm) of snow was seen in Kansas City. Roads in some areas of Oklahoma and Arkansas had a glaze of ice. Indianapolis police reported over 150 crashes since the snow began on November 30.[46] Slick conditions caused many crashes, including four resulting in injuries and one leading to a fatality, in the evening along State Highway 179 in Missouri.[47] New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, declared a state of emergency for several counties in northwestern New Jersey which took effect at 5 A.M. EST on December 2.[48] Snow fell across the Ohio Valley and the Northeast, with 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) of snow falling in parts of Pennsylvania to southern Vermont.[11] 17.3 inches (44 cm) fell in Cattaraugus, New York.[49] Freezing rain led to ice accumulations across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with 0.40 inches (1.0 cm) of ice near Durbin, West Virginia.[50] The main precipitation for the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, D.C. to Boston was rain. Nantucket saw a gust of 53 miles per hour (85 km/h).[11] Pennsylvania State Police responded to over 280 motor vehicle crashes and about 300 disabled motorists across Pennsylvania. Almost 7,000 flights were delayed and nearly 250 were cancelled in the United States.[49] More than 2,200 power outages occurred in Connecticut.[51] The system strengthened as it moved towards the Canadian Maritimes late on December 2,[50] becoming a bomb cyclone.[11] Strong winds on the morning of December 3 led to almost 30,000 homes and businesses losing power across Nova Scotia.[52] Mainly rain fell on the Atlantic side of Nova Scotia, with 37–55 millimetres (1.5–2.2 in) of rain reported in the Halifax Area. Snowfall occurred elsewhere in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, with an estimated 30 centimetres (12 in) reported in Springhill, Nova Scotia.[53] Strong winds, rain, and snow contributed to 13 motor vehicle accidents on Cape Breton, with one resulting in a death.[54] The storm continued to intensify as it passed south of Newfoundland, attaining a pressure of 972 mbar late on December 3.[55] Sporadic power outages and several road accidents occurred in Newfoundland.[56]

December cold wave

Throughout the first half of the month of December, the disruption of the polar vortex created a pattern in which bitterly cold temperatures spilled south into the United States, leading to many places experiencing their coldest start to the month of December in years.[57][58]

A winter storm in mid-December then brought another round of arctic air across the Midwest in its wake.[59] Extreme cold warnings were in effect until the afternoon of December 14.[60] Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport saw temperatures of −10 °F (−23 °C) on the morning of December 14, with some areas as low as −22 °F (−30 °C).[37] Cold temperatures also occurred in Fargo, North Dakota which saw −29 °F (−34 °C), as well as Milwaukee which saw −15 °F (−26 °C).[60] Extreme Cold Watches were in place on the morning of December 14 from eastern Georgia to the Carolinas. Cold weather advisories were in effect for parts of southeastern Georgia and southwestern North Carolina as well.[60]

On December 23, Braeburn, Yukon reached a temperature of −55.7 °C (−68.3 °F), the coldest temperature in Canada since 1975.[61] It was also the lowest for Canada since January 1999. Dawson City and Mayo, Yukon remained at or below −40 °C (−40 °F) for nineteen days in a row.[62]

December 2025 finished as the coldest December since 2010 in New York City, at 5.3°F (2.9°C) below average.[63] Youngstown, Ohio recorded their 21st coldest December on record.[64] The mean temperature for December in Whitehorse, Yukon was −26.1 °C (−15.0 °F), the third-coldest December on record.[62]

Mid-December winter storm

Category 2 "Significant" (RSI/NOAA: 4.321)
 
DurationDecember 12–15, 2025
Lowest pressure938 mb (27.70 inHg)
Maximum snow23.7 in (60 cm)
Fatalities6
DamageUnknown
Main article: December 13–15, 2025 North American winter storm

A major winter storm affected the Midwest and the Northeastern United States in mid-December. The winter storm impacted the Midwest on December 13. The system originated near the Canada–United States border on December 12 as a disturbance along an arctic front that was quickly moving southeastwards towards the Great Plains. After dropping a wide swath of moderate snowfall stretching from the state of North Dakota to Ohio the following day, the system eventually redeveloped off the coast of the Delmarva Peninsula overnight as a coastal low on December 13–14, bringing widespread snowfall accumulations of 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) across the Mid-Atlantic and New England states, ending by the afternoon.[65]

The snowfall led to dangerous conditions on roads in Illinois.[66] Interstate 55 was closed near Springfield, Illinois due to a multi-vehicle crash that in a fatality.[67] Another multi-vehicle crash resulted in a death on Interstate 57 due to slick conditions.[68] The winter storm left at least 2,000 people without power in Mercer County, New Jersey on December 14.[69] About 41,100 people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio lost power.[70] In New York City, the 1, A and R lines experienced delays.[71] Central Park recorded their earliest in-season inch of snow since December 2, 2019.[72] Ground stops were implemented at both John F. Kennedy International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport.[73] Perrysburg, New York, saw 23.7 inches (60 cm) of snow.[12] In Atlantic Canada, where the storm struck after rapidly intensifying, warnings were issued in most of Newfoundland and the coast of Labrador. Northern Newfoundland were under orange winter storm or wind warnings as well as a coastal flooding statement for the eastern and northeastern coastline.[13] Health services were cancelled or had delayed openings.[74] Two ferries were cancelled for December 16.

Pre-Winter Solstice storm complex

Category 0 "Nuisance" (RSI/NOAA: N/A)
 
DurationDecember 17–20, 2025
Lowest pressure945 mb (27.91 inHg)
Maximum snow12 in (30 cm)
Fatalities3
Damage$735 million
Main article: December 17–20, 2025 North American storm complex

Between December 17 and December 20, 2025 a historic and multifaceted weather event that impacted the Western and Central United States. The event was characterized by hurricane-force wind gusts, record-breaking winter temperatures, and a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) for wildfire risk in Colorado and Kansas. The storm affected Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas as well. 16 states were affected.[14] The storm also caused power outages across the United States as well as a fatality when a tree fell into a home in Idaho.[15] Near blizzard conditions occurred in parts of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with a maximum snowfall total of 12 in (30 cm) reported near Dupuyer, Montana.[75] On December 19, Bridgeford, Connecticut set daily rainfall record.[76] A tree fell on a person in British Columbia.[16] Many accidents occurred, with one in Saskatchewan leading to fatality.[77] 25 cm (9.8 in) of snow accumulated in Rosetown, Saskatchewan.[78] Ferry crossings were cancelled in Atlantic Canada.[79][80] Some flight delays and cancellations occurred in the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.[79] Damages totalled to $735 milllion in the United States according to Gallagher Re.[81]

Late December Northern U.S. winter storms

First storm (December 26–27)

A winter storm affected Ontario, the Great Lakes, and the northeastern United States after Christmas. On December 26, 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in) of freezing rain fell in London and other areas in far southern Ontario. 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) of snow fell from Barrie to the Toronto area as well as Niagara.[18] Over 500 customers lost power in the south end of London.[82] Freezing rain occurred in central Wisconsin which led to icy roads.[83] In Michigan, 46,224 customers lost power by 3:30 P.M.[84]States of emergencies were declared in New Jersey and parts of New York.[19] In the afternoon, a crash occurred near Lewisburg, Pennsylvania due to the weather which led to a fatality.[85] The storm attained a pressure of 1,001 mb (29.6 inHg) over Ohio.[86] By the night of December 27, over 8,700 flights were delayed and over 1,400 were cancelled in the United States.[87] In New York, 8–12 in (20–30 cm) of snow fell in parts of the state. Hartwick saw 11.5 in (29 cm) of snow by the morning of December 27. New York City was under a Winter Storm Warning for the first time in nearly two years. The city saw 4.3 in (11 cm) of snow, the highest total there since January 28-29, 2022.[88][19] The highest total was 13 in (33 cm) of snow which occurred in Phoenicia, New York.[87] Cities south of Hartford, Connecticut received 5–9 in (13–23 cm) of snow. Large parts of western Pennsylvania saw 0.1–0.25 in (2.5–6.4 mm) of ice. Over 0.5 in (13 mm) of ice was reported in parts of eastern Pennsylvania.[19] Parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania saw 1 in (2.5 cm) of sleet.[89] Over 4,400 flights were cancelled in total in the United States.[90] More than 7,000 flights were delayed and at least 1,000 were cancelled across Northeast alone.[19]

Second storm (December 28–29)

Shortly after the previous winter storm, a blizzard affected the Upper Midwest and the Northeastern United States as well as Eastern Canada. The storm developed over the Midwest.[20] It rapidly intensified as it moved over the Great Lakes region on December 28. Strong winds occurred with a gust of 76 mph (122 km/h) recorded northwest of Wasta, South Dakota.[91] Buffalo, New York saw a gust of 79 mph (127 km/h), the strongest since 1980, and close to the New York statewide record.[92] Marquette, Michigan set new daily records of 11.5 in (29 cm) on December 28 and 15.9 in (40 cm) on December 29, with a total of more than 27 in (69 cm). Along the cold front, tornadoes occurred in parts of Illinois in the afternoon and evening on December 28. As the cold front passed through St. Louis, the temperature dropped from a high of 77 °F (25 °C) to a low of 22 °F (−6 °C), the largest daily temperature drop in December.[92] Many crashes occurred due to dangerous conditions leading to road closures in Iowa,[93] with one leading to a death on December 29.[94] Crashes also occurred in Minnesota and Michigan, with 31 in Minnesota causing injuries.[93] Over 350,000 customers across the United States lost power, 115,000 of which was in Michigan.[20] Strong winds in the south also caused power outages with almost 30,000 in Texas.[95] Over 9,000 flights were cancelled and around 850 were cancelled in the United States.[93] Over 2 ft (61 cm) of snow fell in some areas in far northern Wisconsin and 24 in (61 cm) of snow was reported east of Champion, Michigan.[96][97] A car pileup happened in Detroit on I-75 that involved 2 dozen cars. This accident was caused by whiteout conditions caused by a snow squall.[98]

The system would move into Ontario,[97] deepening to a pressure of 978 mb (28.9 inHg) as it approached Quebec.[99] Roughly 61,000 in Ontario lost power from ice accumulating trees and downing power lines. Power was restored to over 88,000 customers in Ontario from December 28–29.[100] Lake Superior Provincial Park saw 26 cm (10 in) of snow by 5 P.M. Around 10 flights were cancelled and over 60 flights were delayed in Montreal, Toronto, and London.[101] By 3 P.M., roughly 20,000 were without power in Quebec.[102] Ottawa saw a total of 18 mm (0.71 in) rain and freezing rain.[103] 2,000 lost power in New Brunswick.[101] Crashes occurred in the province including a bus crash that led to 7 injuries.[104] Freezing rain occurred across the Northeastern United States as it moved through southern Quebec and Maine. 0.64 in (16 mm) of freezing rain fell near Amsterdam, New York. A maximum snow total of 24.5 in (62 cm) was recorded in Eckerman, Michigan.[105] Up to 0.5 in (13 mm) of ice accumulated in parts of northern New England and northern New York.[93] By the morning of December 30, more than 10,000 customers were without power in New Brunswick.[104] According to AON, the storm caused $100 million in the United states and 70 million in damages in Canada.[36]

Mid-January snowstorm

Category 0 "Nuisance" (RSI/NOAA: N/A)
 
DurationJanuary 17–19, 2026
Lowest pressure977 mb (28.85 inHg)
Maximum snow12 in (30 cm)
Fatalities0
DamageUnknown

A snowstorm affected the Southeastern and Northeastern United States as well as Atlantic Canada in mid-January. The snowstorm developed on January 17. Parts of Georgia received up to 3 in (7.6 cm) of snow on January 18. 2 in (5.1 cm) of snow fell in Ozark, Alabama.[106] Florida also recorded snow, with Marianna, Forida reporting 1.3 in (3.3 cm). This was first time that snow accumulated for two consecutive winters in parts of the Florida Panhandle.[107] In addition, the system brought damaging winds to southern Mexico.[108] The offshore low began to impact the Northeast in the evening.[106] Snow also fell at Gillette Stadium during a NFL playoffs game.[109] Much less snow fell in New York City, with only 1 in (2.5 cm) recorded at Central Park, although some suburbs recorded nearly 4 in (10 cm).[110] Several roads in Connecticut, including Connecticut Route 189, closed.[111] Connecticut state troopers responded to 81 crashes, with one causing injuries.[112] Over 400 flights were cancelled and almost 4,000 were delayed along the East Coast.[113] Ground stops were reported at LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Teterboro Airport.[114] The storm became a nor'easter as it approached Atlantic Canada on the morning of January 19.[108] Many areas of Nova Scotia saw 15–20 cm (5.9–7.9 in) of snow with Nappan receiving 31 cm (12 in). Around 140,000 homes and businesses lost power in the province. Many crashes occurred while universities and community colleges closed for the day. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island received 24 cm (9.4 in) of snow.[115] Snow, rain, and strong winds occurred on Newfoundland with up to 13 cm (5.1 in) of snow in Grand Falls-Windsor by the morning of January 19.[116] The storm deepened to a pressure of 977 mb (28.9 inHg) as it pulled away from Newfoundland.[117]

Late January winter storm

Category 0 "Nuisance" (RSI/NOAA: N/A)
 
DurationJanuary 22, 2026–present
Lowest pressure1005 mb (29.68 inHg)
Maximum snow23 in (58 cm)
Fatalities12
DamageUnknown
Main article: January 2026 North American winter storm

A major winter storm began affecting a large portion of North America on January 23. The storm first developed on January 22 in the Pacific Ocean as a cold-core low moving southeastwards towards the Baja California peninsula. Due to the immense size and expected impact of the winter storm, a NOAA Gulfstream IV-SP was sent into the system to collect data in order to improve forecasting.[118][119] The system developed over the Great Plains midday January 23.[120] On January a low pressure wave had settled along a cold front near the Gulf Coast, met by a barometric ridge over the Plains.[121]

Several U.S. state governors have issued emergency declarations in response.[122][123] At least 5 deaths have been attributed to the storm.

Records

United States

On November 11, 2025, Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida both saw the coldest November morning since 1976, with temperatures in both cities dropping to 28 °F (−2 °C).[124] Chicago broke a daily snowfall record for November 10, with 1.2 inches (3.0 cm) falling, breaking the previous daily record of 0.4 in (1.0 cm) in 1991.[8]

Several states in the Western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming, recorded their warmest December on record. However, Juneau, Alaska, recorded their coldest December on record. Meanwhile, the state of Oklahoma recorded their driest December on record.[125]

Canada

Temperatures rose above freezing in Grise Fiord, Nunavut on January 5, recording a high of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F). Alert, Nunavut also set a monthly record of 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) on the morning of January 7.[126]

Season effects

This is a table of all of the events that have occurred in the 2025–26 North American winter. It includes their duration, damage, impacted locations, and death totals. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but were still related to that storm. All of the damage figures are in 2025 USD.

Regional snowfall index scale
C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
2025–26 North American winter season statistics
Event
name 		Dates active RSI category RSI value Highest
gust
mph (km/h) 		Minimum
pressure
(mbar) 		Maximum
snow
in (cm) 		Maximum
ice
in (mm) 		Areas affected Damage
(2025 USD) 		Deaths
Ex-Halong October 12–13 N/A N/A 107 (172) 962 Unknown N/A Alaska Unknown 1
US Thanksgiving Week blizzard November 24–27 N/A N/A 78 (126) 991 33 (84) N/A Upper Midwest, Ontario, Northeastern United States $250 million 2
November 28–30 winter storm November 28–30 Category 2 3.994 Unknown 1006 16.5 (42) N/A Midwestern United States, Northeastern United States, Ontario, Atlantic Canada Unknown 1
December 1–3 winter storm December 1–3 Category 1 1.073 53 (85) 972 17.3 (44) 0.40 (10) Midwestern United States, Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern United States, Atlantic Canada Unknown 2
December 13–15 winter storm December 12–15 Category 2 4.321 102 (164) 938 23.7 (60) N/A Northern Great Plains, Ohio Valley, Northeastern United States, New England, Atlantic Canada Unknown 6
December 17–20 winter storm December 17–20 N/A N/A 144 (232) 945 12 (30) N/A Western United States, Central Plains, Southwestern United States, Texas, Eastern United States, western and eastern Canada $735 million 3
Post-Christmas winter storm December 25–27 N/A N/A Unknown 1001 13 (33) 0.5 (13) Ontario, Great Lakes, Northeastern United States Unknown 1
Late December blizzard December 28–29 N/A N/A 79 (127) 978 27 (69) 0.64 (16) Midwest, Northeastern United States, Eastern Canada, Southern United States $170 million 1
Mid-January snowstorm January 17–19 N/A N/A Unknown 977 12 (30) N/A Southeastern United States, Northeastern United States Unknown 0
Late January winter storm January 22–present N/A N/A TBD 1005 23 (58) 0.75 (19) Four Corners, Ohio Valley, Southern, Midwestern and Eastern United States, Central Canada, Atlantic Canada, Northern Mexico Unknown 12
Season aggregates
3 RSI storms November 9 – TBD 938 33 (84) 0.75 (19) ≥ $1.155 billion 29

See also

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