Snow storm weather forecast issued
The gist
US forecasters expect a low-pressure system to bring colder air and possible snow east late this week.
Forecasts disagree on totals, so small track shifts decide snow, mix or rain.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026NOAA issued Winter Weather Advisories for four states, with forecasts of up to 15 inches of snow and 55 mph winds.
- Nov 6, 2026BBC Weather reported an unusually early sudden stratospheric warming event and polar vortex disruption, with Met Office long-range forecasts favoring a stormy start to UK winter and a colder end.
- Nov 7, 2026Türkiye's Meteorological General Directorate issued yellow alerts for 19 provinces warning of heavy rain, strong winds and snow, with temperatures 3-6°C below seasonal averages.
Key terms
- low-pressure system
- A region where atmospheric pressure is lower than surrounding areas, often bringing clouds, wind, and rain.
- polar vortex
- A large region of cold, rotating air encircling Earth's polar regions, in the stratosphere and troposphere.
- sudden stratospheric warming
- A phenomenon where polar stratospheric temperatures rise sharply within a few days, often linked to polar vortex disruption.
Source: Wikipedia