NWS warns of up to 18 inches of snow, hazardous roads, and power outages as a major winter storm hits Sunday through Monday

The Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), released its long-range forecast for December 2025 through February 2026 on Thursday. The outlook tells two different stories: a cold, wet winter for some states versus a hot, dry season for others.

This Friday is “potentially the worst” day for early Thanksgiving travel, according to the Weather Channel. The Gulf Coast could experience some potential storms, while the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, as well as the Central Plains, could see heavy rainfall. The central Rockies could also see some lingering snow.

WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey predicted another colder and snowier than normal winter for Kentucky during his annual winter weather forecast, providing specific temperature and snowfall projections through March.

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It's been a quiet fall across Colorado with little to no moisture in many places. That could soon change with increased chances of winter weather.

Snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK, with the winter weather leading to travel delays and disruption. Areas from London to Shetland saw snow on Wednesday, with Met Office weather stations in Lake Vyrnwy in Powys,

There could be heavy snowfall in the north east of England on Thursday, with freezing temperatures expected across the UK.