2025-2026 WINTER FORECAST: Historic Snow, INSANE Arctic Blasts, and Ice Storm HELL!

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2025-2026 WINTER FORECAST: Historic Snow, INSANE Arctic Blasts, and Ice Storm HELL!

It’s shaping up to be a winter full of surprises, from snowstorms to ice events and everything in between. In this deep-dive 2025-2026 Winter Forecast, we break down exactly how much snow you could see, where ice storms and brutal cold blasts are most likely, and why a rare atmospheric setup will make this winter one to remember!

A strong Polar Vortex and an ENSO-neutral pattern leaning toward La Niña are aligning to create a winter similar to the paralyzing 2013-2014 season. Find out if your region is in the path of the worst winter has to offer!

❄️ Key Forecast Highlights:

Extreme Snow Totals: Forecasts for 12-24 inches above average snowfall across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, and 6-12 inches above average for the North Central US, Rockies, and Northeast.

Brutal Cold: The Northern Plains and Upper Midwest face multiple Arctic Blasts with wind chills potentially plummeting to 60-70° below zero.

Crippling Ice Storms: The highest confidence for major ice events, capable of causing widespread power outages, is centered across the Central U.S. including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.

The Wildcard Zone: The Southern Plains, Deep South, and Ohio Valley are a toss-up, with a high risk for one or two huge snow and ice storms, similar to what we saw last year.