Fall Colors Begin Appearing Across Central and Northern Illinois With Peak Foliage Expected From Late October Into Early November

Illinois – Fall is starting to paint the landscape across Illinois. The latest fall foliage report shows that low color is now beginning to appear across central and northern Illinois. By next week, the entire state is expected to see at least some low color, with moderate color sneaking into the northern part of the

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Satellite Shows Showers and Lightning Bubbling Over Colorado’s Mountains as Clouds Blanket Much of the State

Colorado – Clouds have spread across a large part of Colorado, and the latest satellite imagery reveals a few showers and lightning strikes, mainly over the mountains. While most of the activity is focused on the high country, the clouds stretch from northern Colorado all the way south into New Mexico, showing just how widespread

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Confidence Grows for California’s First Notable Mountain Snow of the Season as a Strong Cold Front Targets the Sierra and Possibly Big Bear

California – Confidence is growing that colder air arriving this weekend into early next week could bring the first notable higher-elevation snow chances of the season to parts of California. A strong cold front is expected to sweep across the state, dropping temperatures sharply and lowering snow levels in the Sierra Nevada. Farther south, snow

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Winter Arrives on Mount Washington as the Summit Records Its First Measurable Snow, Subzero Wind Chills, and a 110 MPH Wind Gust

Mount Washington, New Hampshire – Winter has officially arrived on Mount Washington. The summit of the tallest peak in the Northeast recorded its first measurable snow of the season on Monday, October 5, along with subzero wind chills and a powerful peak wind gust of 110 mph. While much of New England is still enjoying

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Tropical Depression 9 Expected to Become Category 2 Hurricane Isaias With 100 MPH Winds as Forecast Track Points Toward Mobile, Alabama Coast

GULF COAST — Tropical Depression 9 has formed in the southwestern Gulf and is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias over the next few days. The latest forecast shows the system potentially reaching Category 2 strength with 100 mph winds before approaching the central Gulf Coast. The current track brings Isaias toward the coast near

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Dewpoints Set to Crash Across North Carolina as Crisp, Drier Air Moves In, Bringing Much Less Humidity and Lots of Sunshine Through Friday

North Carolina – Get ready for some much less humid air. Dewpoints are set to crash tonight as cooler, crisp air moves across North Carolina. Starting tomorrow and continuing through Friday, it will feel much less humid across the state. Drier air is already moving in across the mountains, and as it spreads east, skies

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