Dangerous Cold Persists through Monday; Wintry Weather from the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes
Bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will persist from Florida to the Northeast through Monday. Daily record low temperatures are forecast across the
Southeast and Florida, with some all-time February low temperature records possible across Florida. An Alberta clipper will spread wintry precipitation across the Northern Plains today and into the upper Great Lakes into tonight.
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Under mostly sunny skies, high temperatures will be within a degree or two of averages for February 4th, ranging from the 60s to lower 70s. Northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with a few gusts to 30 mph can be expected.
Chances lean slightly towards a warmer than normal February. Chances also lean slightly towards a wetter than normal February for the Rio Grande Plains. There is greater uncertainty in conditions during the second half of the month.
February is often the driest month of the year. Arctic air can still reach the area. While still uncommon, icy or snowy weather occurs most frequently in February. Fire weather also becomes an increasing concern. Highs are typically in the 60s and 70s, with a few days with highs in the 80s typical. Lows are usually in the 40s to low 50s, and the last freeze of winter usually occurs in February for most. About 0.5 to 2 inches of precipitation (mostly rain) is typical with higher totals east. An ice or snow event occurs in some years, typically with light accumulations below an inch. For 2026, chances lean slightly towards a warmer than normal February. Chances also lean slightly towards a wetter than normal February for the Rio Grande Plains.
Interested in how to stay informed and prepared for severe weather and flooding and how to report these hazards to the NWS? We have a class in Hondo, TX on Feb 7th from 9 AM to 12 PM to help! Curious about other classes scheduled around the region? Visit: https://weather.gov/ewx/training