Some of you hoping for a change in January may be disappointed as the country has some substantial areas of above and below average temperatures. Discover what the nation's regions will see.

There’s no end in sight for the waterlogged state of California, as the active pattern will keep the threat for flooding in the forecast through early next week. Rain will move back in Friday and continue on and off through the weekend. We can’t rule out an isolated tornado Saturday across Northern California and the Central Valley as the system approaches the West Coast. Ski lovers will be happy as snow levels will be coming down this weekend with several feet of snow expected. Watch this video for more on the timing of the rain and snow.

New Year’s Day celebrators may be in need of snow shovels in the Great Lakes for the first day of 2026 thanks to ongoing lake-effect snow bands throughout parts of the region. Feet of snowfall could be picked up in the snowbelts over the next few days, especially in upstate New York near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Snowfall rates could even reach 3-5 inches per hour. Strong wind can create whiteout conditions even if there isn’t any snow actively falling, so anyone hitting the roads should be extra cautious and allow for extra travel time.

From bizarre snowstorms to a weird hurricane season, 2025 was an odd bird for weather. Here's our ranked list of what we found most strange, along with some honorable mentions.

While some countries kicked off the New Year with spectacular fireworks celebrations, other nations chose more subdued, traditional ways to welcome 2026. Do you have any special New Year’s Eve celebrations or rituals?