Today, we provide a comprehensive overview of the inclement weather patterns emerging across the United States as we enter the first week of winter. A significant winter storm is anticipated to impact the Northeast, with winter storm watches already in effect for various regions, signaling the likelihood of hazardous travel conditions. Concurrently, we observe a developing coastal system that is expected to bring wintry weather to the northern Mid Atlantic and interior New England. In Alaska, a potent Gulf low is creating hazardous marine conditions, alongside an ice storm warning issued for parts of the Anchorage area. We will diligently track these evolving weather phenomena throughout the day, emphasizing the importance of safety for all individuals affected by these conditions.
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The onset of winter has heralded diverse weather patterns across the continental United States.
Snowfall is anticipated today, particularly affecting regions from the Rockies to the upper Midwest.
A coastal system is expected to propagate wintry weather into the northern Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.
Winter storm watches have been issued for parts of the Northeast due to impending severe weather conditions.
Alaska is experiencing hazardous marine conditions due to a strong front in the Gulf of Alaska.
Hawaii remains under a high surf warning, necessitating caution near shorelines.
Winter's first week brings a broad cold season pattern.
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Snow today from the Rockies into the upper Midwest.
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Then a developing coastal system spreads wintry weather into the northern Mid Atlantic and interior New England.
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Tuesday the National Weather Service highlights winter storm watches in parts of the Northeast and ongoing winter weather advisories in the central Rockies.
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A strong front over the Gulf of Alaska is driving gales and heavy precipitation into southern Alaska.
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It has prompted an ice storm warning for parts of the Anchorage region beginning early Tuesday.
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In Hawaii, a high surf warning remains in effect this morning for north and west facing shores.
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Use extreme caution near the water and heed lifeguards in the tropics.
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Hurricane season ended yesterday.
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There are no tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, East Pacific or central Pacific basins seismically.
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The USGS shows routine background activity and no significant US earthquakes greater than a magnitude 5 in the past 24 hours.
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Let's run through the States.
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Alaska A potent Gulf low brings hazardous marine conditions and heavy precipitation to southern Alaska.
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The Anchorage forecast office flags an ice storm warning from 3am Tuesday to 9am Wednesday with icing concerns.
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Mariners face storm and gale warnings with heavy freezing spray over the Gulf and Prince William Sound.
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Colorado Light to moderate snow and slick travel impacts linger over the Front Range.
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High terrain under winter weather advisories with additional light accumulations possible today before improvement tonight.
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Connecticut A coastal storm arrives Tuesday.
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NWS BOSTON Norton highlights a winter storm watch for portions of southern New England with mixed snow to rain Tuesday afternoon.
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Evening hazardous travel is possible during commutes.
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Hawaii A high surf warning remains in effect through noon HST today for north and west facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Maui and west facing shores of the Big Island.
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Indiana Northern Indiana is under a winter weather advisory this evening through early Tuesday with snow leading to slick roads and a potentially impacted Tuesday morning commute.
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Maine NWS Gray Portland posts a winter storm watch for parts of interior Maine and New Hampshire for Tuesday into Tuesday night with accumulating snow and difficult travel possible inland while coastal zones trend mixed.
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Massachusetts Winter storm watches are up across portions of Massachusetts for Tuesday into Tuesday night.
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NWS Boston notes a snow to mix setup inland with heavier snow possible across higher terrain.
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Michigan Upper and northern lower Michigan face winter impacts today and tonight.
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NWS Gaylord maintains winter storm warnings for parts of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan with winter weather advisories elsewhere.
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New Hampshire along with Maine, New Hampshire is under a winter storm watch for Tuesday into Tuesday night for accumulating snow inland and a risk of mixed precipitation.
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South New Jersey A Tuesday coastal storm brings a wintry mix north and west of I95 and gusty marine conditions.
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NWS Mount Holly's Morning Briefing Highlights watches posted in Pas, Carbon and Monroe and increasing confidence for impactful commutes.
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Coastal waters face gale conditions.
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NEW York Winter storm watches extend across eastern New York for Tuesday into Tuesday night, with heavy snow possible in the Adirondacks, Capital Region, Catskills, Mohawk Valley and the Hudson Valley.
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Coastal areas trend more mixed.
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Western upstate offices emphasize travel disruptions during peak commutes.
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NWS Mount Holly's early briefing highlights winter storm watches now up in Carbon and Monroe counties for Tuesday with a snow to mix transition and hazardous marine conditions offshore.
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Impacted travel is possible in the Poconos and higher terrain.
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Vermont A winter storm watch covers portions of central and southern Vermont for Tuesday into early Wednesday, with greater than 7 inches possible in the heaviest bands and difficult travel during both commutes.
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Wyoming Light to locally moderate snow continues in the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges under a winter weather advisory, with adjacent areas seeing slick roads and reduced visibility.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
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That's the morning brief for Monday, December 1st.
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We'll keep tracking the Northeast winter storm evolution and Alaska hazards through the day.
