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Snow in the Rockies; Showers and Thunderstorms Along the Gulf Coast; Potential Winter Storm for Northern Mid-Atlantic and Interior New England

A winter-like pattern will continue over much of the Lower 48 over the next few days, with snow stretching from the Rockies today into the Middle Mississippi Valley on Monday. Showers and thunderstorms will develop along the Gulf Coast and Southeast on Monday. As the storm moves northward late Monday into Tuesday, winter weather is possible from the Central Appalachians to Interior New England. Read More >


A total solar eclipse will occur Monday, April 8, 2024, stretching from south central Texas through the Ohio Valley and then into the New England.  Here is the latest forecast information regarding expected cloud cover, in relationship to the path of totality and partial eclipse. These will be updated daily around 1130 am MDT.

 

 Key Messages for 2024 Total Solar EclipseUpdated April 7, 202412 PM EDT A total solar eclipse will occur Monday, April 8th. Know the forecast before you go: weather.govForecast may still changeFinal Update: Monday by 12 PM EDT“Totality or bust, check the forecast and adjust!”Interpreting Map Shading:Gray: Cloud cover is more likely to occur.Light gray/light blue- Greater uncertainty in the coverage of clouds.Unshaded- Clear skies more likely.Severe weather and flash flooding Developing around and after the time of the eclipse across parts of Texas into south Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas and west Louisiana, a few tornadoes, scattered to very large hail, and severe wind gusts will be possible. Use caution and check latest forecasts if traveling in these areas! Rain Showers20-30% chance during totality inOhio, northwest Pennsylvania, and western New York. Higher chances away from the path of totality across Northern Plains and from Tennessee Valley to central Apps.

 

Interactive cloud forecasts available and updated 24/7 are available here. (Use the time scroll bar toward the top of that page, and pan to area of interest).

 

Further information about the 2024 Solar Eclipse from NASA and the US Naval Observatory.

 

Can't make this one? If you're in Colorado, you'll only have to wait until August 12, 2045