MattMakens, Makens Weather

The ongoing record-breaking heat wave in the West will continue while expanding across the Central U.S. as well. Temperatures are forecast to be 25-35 degrees above average for this time of year, and numerous daily and monthly temperature records are expected to be broken.

Heat is ramping up across the West & Southwest, with record highs possible & triple-digit heat expanding by the weekend. Fire concerns across the High Plains & Southern Plains. The Pacific Northwest stays wet, while the East remains cooler & unsettled.

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/17/weekly-weather-watch

Severe storms, flooding, late-season snow, &record warmth this week. ⚡ Storms: Texas to Midwest 🌧 Flooding: TX, OK, MO, MI ❄ Snow/Ice: Great Lakes to Maine 🌧 Atmospheric River: Pacific Northwest 🔥 Near 90°: Southern California Stay weather aware. https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/10/weekly-weather-watch

Light snow & ice create slick travel in the Northeast today.
Severe storms from North Texas to the Ozarks midweek.
Heavy rain & flooding threat builds across the south-central Plains this weekend.
Meanwhile, 70s & 80s spread east. 🌡️⛈️

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/3/weekly-weather-watch

#WeatherUpdate

Tuesday's Blood Moon: #bloodmoon #eclipse #lunareclipse

Critical fire weather from SE Colorado into the southern Plains, heavy rain & flood risk in northern California, and accumulating snow for the Great Lakes. Arctic air drops south this weekend. Big changes ahead. https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/24/weekly-weather-watch

La Niña is weakening — and the Pacific may be setting up for El Niño later this year. Spring: Likely ENSO-neutral Summer/Fall: El Niño becomes favored (~60%) Why this matters: Western U.S. snowpack is in poor shape right now. If El Niño develops and persists into next winter, it could shift storm tracks south and improve precipitation odds in parts of California and the Southwest. Too early for guarantees. But the atmospheric chessboard is moving. We’ll be watching closely. 🌊

Fire danger rises across the High Plains 🔥 Heavy mtn snow continues in the Sierra & Rockies ❄️ Snow spreads from the Northern Plains to New England 🌨 A possible coastal storm for the Mid-Atlantic & Northeast this weekend. Colder air follows next week. https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/18/weekly-weather-watch

Some snowfall visuals for the season to date. The West is having quite a fall this winter. The East is having a true winter. Quite the visual, isn't it.?!🤬

3 major weather stories this week:
🌨️ Heavy Sierra snow & CA rain
❄️ Northeast clipper brings quick-hit snow
🌬️ Blizzard in Alaska
➡️ Weekend: Rain for the South, possible wintry mix East. Stay alert.

#WeatherWatch
https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/10/weekly-weather-watch

Extreme cold reaches Florida while Alberta clippers bring snow to the North. Another arctic surge is set for the East Coast this weekend. Bitter temps & snow squalls ahead! #WeatherWatch https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/3/weekly-weather-watch

Frigid cold for the eastern U.S. with another Arctic surge late week. Temps could break records, even in FL! 🥶
A weekend snowstorm could impact the East Coast with heavy snow and coastal hazards. 🌨

#WinterStorm #ArcticBlast #WeatherUpdate

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/27/weekly-weather-watch

Lake-effect snow continues near the Great Lakes midweek. Dangerous cold follows. A potentially major winter storm may bring snow and ice from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic Friday into the weekend. Travel impacts likely. ❄️

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/20/weekly-weather-watch

Unseasonably warm weather fades fast. ❄️
Cold air and snow return to the Great Lakes & Midwest midweek, with strong winds late week in the Plains.
Winter still has a say.

#WeeklyWeatherWatch

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/13/weekly-weather-watch

🚨 Heads up!
❄️ Heavy mountain snow in the NW
🌧️ Icy mix from the Great Lakes to New England
🔥 Record warmth for the Central & Eastern U.S.
⚠️ Flooding risk Friday in the TN Valley
Stay weather-aware → @makensweather #WeatherUpdate

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/6/weekly-weather-watch

With 6.8" on the season so far, Denver is officially woefully behind in snowfall - currently the 6th least snowy season to date on record since 1882. This 2026 snowfall season trails 1882, 1889, 2011, 1891, and 1945. Following up on previous posts, Denver continues to see its next snow chance later this week.

🌀 Watching Jan 8–10 for a potential winter weather window.
Cutoff low scenarios could bring impacts, but confidence is still low–medium with big model swings.
Classic winter pattern — patience required. ❄️

January 2026 Weather Outlook: Warm West, Late-Month Cold Risks, and a Wildly Variable Pattern. Any signs of a stretched PV this month? 🧐->

https://www.makensweather.com/monthly-outlook/2026/1/1/january-2026s-outlook

2025 included the 2nd warmest December in the Denver Area's recorded history, with snowfall of 6.6" on the month being just shy of average.

#heatwave #denvercolorado #denver #colorado #december

🚨 Wild weather week ahead:
• 3+ ft lake-effect snow near Erie & Ontario
• Freeze hits Florida
• SoCal faces flash flooding risk
Stay alert through Jan 6.
#ONStorm #SoCalWeather #WinterStorm
https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/30/weekly-weather-watch

🚨 Holiday week weather risks:
☔ California: Flooding from atmospheric river
❄️ Northeast: Snow & ice disrupt travel
🔥 Plains: Record warmth, fire danger
Heads up before heading out! #WeatherWatch #HolidayStorm

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/22/weekly-weather-watch

🚨 This week brings a stormy parade to the West with flood risks and mountain snow & a significant winter storm across the Canadian Prairies. Meanwhile, the Central U.S. warms up big time—with highs 15–25°F above normal. Stay updated. #WeatherWatch

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/16/weekly-weather-watch

Big weather week ahead:
🌧️ Flooding rains – Pacific NW
❄️ Snow & wind – Midwest/Great Lakes
🧊 Flash freeze – Saskatchewan
🥶 Arctic cold – Wind chills below -20°F in Upper Midwest by weekend
#WeatherWatch #WinterStorm #ColdSnap

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/9/weekly-weather-watch