As 2026 approaches, both coasts are set to experience rough weather. California faces more rain and a slight risk of flash flooding, while the Northeast will see snow, particularly in areas prone to lake effect snow, with minimal accumulation expected in New York City. On New Year’s Day, lake effect snow may lead to significant totals in upstate New York, while the West Coast will experience widespread rainfall. Colder than normal temperatures are anticipated in the East, contrasting with above-average temperatures in the Heartland.
