Temperatures may be 20 degrees below historical average later this week across the Southeast with a frost or freeze likely in areas of Florida.

Also, a shift in the weather pattern will send rounds of cold air and snow to the Northeast, with the first wave arriving later this week.

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If the climate trends continue, they are likely to have major impacts on the U.S. economy, our food and water supply, human comfort levels, energy needs and the health and welfare of citizens over the coming decades.  

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In addition, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is examining a newly discovered cloud of gas and dark matter that may represent a long-predicted but never-before-observed “failed” galaxy

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A moisture plume from near Hawaii is set to bring heavy rain, flooding and avalanche risks to British Columbia, Washington and southeastern Alaska, raising concerns after recent flooding events and excessive snowfall.

Also, unseasonable warmth will linger across the eastern U.S. into the weekend before colder air pushes back in waves, as AccuWeather meteorologists monitor the potential for Atlantic coastal snowstorms next week.

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From faster permits to new defensible space rules, AccuWeather's Emilee Speck writes that California is racing to reduce wildfire risk following one of the costliest disasters in U.S. history.

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Storms sweeping across the western U.S. will bring heavy mountain snow, cold rain and wet snow at lower elevations and travel disruptions from the Northwest to the Southwest. Santa Ana winds will follow the storm.

Also, snow and ice will bring areas of slippery travel to the Northeast midweek before a large late-week storm spreads rain, snow and thunderstorms with major travel problems across much of the central and eastern U.S.

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For the second year in a row, tornado reports were above average in 2025, but regional shifts meant some states got more than others.

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Those struggling with high heating bills due to relentless cold and sore backs from shoveling snow in the Midwest and Northeast will soon catch a break as a change in the weather pattern takes place.

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A kayaker briefly scooped up by a whale, viral bald eagles at Big Bear Lake and one very unlucky cicada made for some of 2025’s most memorable animal moments.

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As cold keeps its grip in the northeastern part of the United States, rounds of snow will continue to cause travel problems in portions of a dozen states into early next week.

Also, big rain is poised to renew flash flooding in Northern California in the coming days. As freezing levels plunge and feet of snow pile up in the high country, travel over Donner Pass, California, may shut down.

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