The primary focus of this morning's briefing is the incursion of Arctic air into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, which is expected to produce perilous wind chills and localized snow squalls. As we delve into the specifics, the National Weather Service has issued warnings regarding the persistent cold and gusty winds that will prevail throughout the weekend. Meanwhile, in the Pacific Northwest, an influx of moisture will manifest as rain at lower elevations and snow in the mountainous areas, accompanied by various coastal and marine hazards. It is also noteworthy that no tropical systems are currently active in either the Atlantic or Pacific basins, and the United States Geological Survey reports several minor seismic activities, including magnitude 2.5 earthquakes in California. As we examine the conditions across individual states, we will highlight significant weather advisories and alerts pertinent to the safety and preparedness of our listeners.
Takeaways:
The weather conditions in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions are particularly severe, with dangerously low wind chills and occasional snow squalls expected throughout the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings regarding cold and gusty winds, emphasizing the potential for hazardous conditions ahead.
In the Pacific Northwest, renewed moisture will bring rain and mountain snow, alongside various coastal and marine hazards that require caution.
The absence of tropical systems in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins indicates a period of typical weather patterns, with only routine seismic activity reported across the United States.
Multiple small earthquakes have been recorded in California, but there are currently no elevated alerts from emergency management officials for any significant threats.
Routine winter weather is anticipated in many states, with specific advisories for freezing drizzle and light ice in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The big picture Hazards Arctic air pushes into the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, bringing dangerous wind chills and pockets of snow squalls.
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The National Weather Service highlights the cold and gusty winds through the weekend.
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Out west, the Pacific Northwest sees renewed moisture with rain at low elevations and mountain snow, along with some coastal and marine hazards.
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No tropical systems are active in the Atlantic or Pacific basins per the National Hurricane center, and seismically, the US has its routine background activity.
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USGS shows several magnitude 2.5 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, including in California.
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Let's run through the states.
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California USGS logs multiple small earthquakes in the last day, including Southern California.
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No elevated alerts from state or local EM Today, routine winter weather continues with mild cooling along parts of the coast and light mountain sprinkles early no significant hydrologic or fire concerns highlighted.
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New York NWS New York flags a dangerous wind chill period and strong winds into the weekend with a briefing noting sub zero wind chills at times and a risk for brief snow squalls.
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Michigan Upper Peninsula under a winter weather advisory today for freezing drizzle and light ice accretion in spots.
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Lake effect snow and sharply colder wind chills follow tonight into Saturday.
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Oregon Northwest Oregon faces a mixed hazard.
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Set air quality alerts in places, small craft advisories on the waters and a beach hazard statement for sneaker waves and strong surf.
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Cold valley fog possible inland.
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Early Western Washington sits under marine and coastal statements in spots with air stagnation or freezing fog advisories at times.
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Rivers generally within banks though NWS continues routine hydrology monitoring.
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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 Friday, February 6th.
