Otherwise, snow typically melts seasonally, causing runoff into streams and rivers and recharging groundwater. Major snow-prone areas include the polar regions, the northernmost half of the …

22 hours ago · A storm system will bring accumulating snow across the region Saturday night through Sunday morning, followed by bitter cold temperatures into early next week. View this briefing for details.

6 days ago · Snow, the solid form of water that crystallizes in the atmosphere and, falling to the Earth, covers, permanently or temporarily, about 23 percent of the Earth’s surface.

1 day ago · Snow develops late tonight with slippery travel into early Sunday, followed by clearing skies but gusty winds and sharply colder conditions through the day.

Nov 28, 2025 · Snowfall patterns are shifting as the climate warms, with many regions already seeing declines. These shifts impact water supply, ecosystems, winter recreation and hydropower …

1 day ago · Note: these data are unofficial and provisional. Zip codes (where available) of observations will be included in text files after October 7, 2008.

What is snow? Snow is precipitation that forms when water vapor freezes. It is not frozen rain, but a crystallization of ice that typically forms in clouds.

Explore national winter weather forecast maps and cities impacted by snow and ice. Our 24-hour snowfall forecast feature displays an interactive map prediction of snowfall accumulation over...

4 days ago · North Jersey could be in store for more light snow this week, although weather forecasts are predicting low accumulation, if any, in the area.

This article breaks down how snow forms, its types, and why it matters, all in a way that is easy to understand.How Snow is Created?Snow begins its journey in the clouds.