Today, we provide a comprehensive overview of the inclement weather patterns emerging across the United States as we enter the first week of winter. A significant winter storm is anticipated to impact the Northeast, with winter storm watches already in effect for various regions, signaling the likelihood of hazardous travel conditions. Concurrently, we observe a developing coastal system that is expected to bring wintry weather to the northern Mid Atlantic and interior New England. In Alaska, a potent Gulf low is creating hazardous marine conditions, alongside an ice storm warning issued for parts of the Anchorage area. We will diligently track these evolving weather phenomena throughout the day, emphasizing the importance of safety for all individuals affected by these conditions.

Takeaways:

* The onset of winter has heralded diverse weather patterns across the continental United States.

* Snowfall is anticipated today, particularly affecting regions from the Rockies to the upper Midwest.

* A coastal system is expected to propagate wintry weather into the northern Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.

* Winter storm watches have been issued for parts of the Northeast due to impending severe weather conditions.

* Alaska is experiencing hazardous marine conditions due to a strong front in the Gulf of Alaska.

* Hawaii remains under a high surf warning, necessitating caution near shorelines.

Sources

[NWS Anchorage | https://www.weather.gov/afc?story=1]

[NWS Anchorage “Strong Front” briefing | https://www.weather.gov/afc/StrongFront]

[NWS Fairbanks point forecast – interior snow/freezing rain

signal | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=64.837&lon=-147.761]

[NWS Denver/Boulder — advisories page | https://www.weather.gov/bou/]

[NWS Boston/Norton | https://www.weather.gov/box/]

[NWS Honolulu – Active Watches/Warnings | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/watchwarn]

[NWS Honolulu – Surf Forecast | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF]

[NWS Northern Indiana – Winter Weather Message | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter%20weather%20advisory]

[NWS Gray/Portland | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/]

[NWS Boston/Norton | https://www.weather.gov/box/]

[NWS Gaylord – WWA summary | https://www.weather.gov/apx/]

[NWS Gaylord – text WWA page | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=apx&wwa=all]

[NWS Gray/Portland | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/]

[NWS Mount Holly briefing (PDF) | https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf]

[NWS Albany – watch text via wwa page | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=aly&wwa=winter%20storm%20watch]

[NWS Buffalo – WWA summary | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=buf&wwa=all]

[NWS Mount Holly briefing (PDF) | https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf]

[NWS Burlington | https://www.weather.gov/btv/]

[NWS Cheyenne – WWA/HWO text | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=unr&wwa=all]

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