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Rounds of heavy rain return to the Northeast as thunderstorms and localized flooding threaten I-95 corridor

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:00:22 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

Much-needed rain is moving towards the East Coast.
The system began Thursday and will last through Saturday.
Widespread rainfall totals of 1 inch or more are possible across the Northeast.

After weeks of dry conditions, much-needed rainfall is moving toward the East Coast, bringing the potential for thunderstorms and localized flooding across parts of the Northeast.

WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?

The rain is associated with a massive cross-country storm that has impacted more than 35 states.

The system began Thursday impacting parts of the Northeast.

The storm delivered measurable rainfall to numerous cities, including New York City and Philadelphia, breaking their dry streaks.

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New York City recorded 0.03 inches of rain, while Philadelphia reported 0.01 inches.

More rain and thunderstorms are expected Friday as a secondary upper-level disturbance moves into the region, bringing another round of unsettled weather.

The Friday morning commute along the Interstate 95 corridor is expected to be particularly wet, with periods of rain and a few thunderstorms possible due to unstable atmospheric conditions.

Rain will linger across much of the region throughout the day Friday before gradually exiting by Saturday afternoon.

Widespread rainfall totals of 1 inch or more are possible across the Northeast, with localized amounts reaching 2 to 3 inches across Eastern Virginia, Maryland and portions of southeastern New England.

While the rainfall could provide some relief from ongoing dry conditions, locally heavy downpours may also lead to minor flooding.

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A Level 2 of 4 flash flood threat is in place from eastern Long Island into portions of southern New England, including Providence, Rhode Island and Boston.

Meanwhile, Boston and Providence have gone more than two weeks without rain and are still waiting for their dry streaks to come to an end.

Snow, ice and no driver? Waymo's robotaxis face the ultimate winter test

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:19:48 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

Waymo is expanding efforts to prepare its autonomous vehicles for severe winter weather.
The company’s technology uses multiple sensors and real-time data to navigate changing road conditions.
Alaska’s snow, ice and extended darkness will provide a rigorous test of Waymo’s cold weather capabilities.

FAIRBANK, Alaska - When winter weather makes travel treacherous, snow and ice can make the roads challenging for any driver, but what happens when there’s no one behind the wheel?

Waymo, one of the world’s leading autonomous vehicle companies, is bringing its self-driving vehicles to Alaska to test the company’s technology in heavy snow and severe winter conditions.

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As a developing Super El Niño threatens to fuel weather extremes around the globe, Waymo is expanding its winter testing to prepare its autonomous "Drivers" for challenging conditions in all four seasons.

With winter on the horizon, Waymo will conduct closed-course evaluations in Alaska while collecting heavy snowfall data to further refine its cold-weather capabilities.

Waymo currently operates its autonomous ride-hailing service across U.S. cities ranging from the desert Southwest to humid Florida and snowy streets in Denver, where vehicles must contend with extreme heat, heavy rain, flooding, snow and ice.

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The California-based company has spent years testing its autonomous robotaxi vehicles in some of North America’s snowiest regions, including Upstate New York, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the Sierra Nevada.

Alaska presents one of Waymo’s most demanding winter testing environments yet, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy welcomed the company’s arrival.

"Alaska has always been a place where innovators come to test their limits, and there is no better proving ground for winter driving than Fairbanks," Dunleavy wrote on social media.

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Dunleavy said Waymo will test its Ojai and Hyundai IONIQ vehicles in Fairbanks, exposing the autonomous technology to some of the state’s most challenging winter conditions, including heavy snow, ice and extended periods of darkness.

Battling the elements is nothing new for Waymo’s fleet of self-driving vehicles.

Each Waymo vehicle acts as a mobile weather station, using cameras, radar and lidar to analyze conditions in real time — including rain, fog, snow, visibility and road friction — while sharing that data across the fleet.

"Driving safely in the winter requires an all-weather driver and paying attention to the skies and the streets. The 6th-generation Waymo Driver uses cameras, radar and lidar to navigate the world around it, while built-in heaters and micro-wipers keep sensors clear in icy conditions," Waymo said.

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Together, these systems are designed to help the Waymo Driver see through winter weather, understand changing road conditions and adjust its driving in real time while keeping critical sensors clear.

While the company has encountered setbacks — including a 2026 recall after flooding occurred in Texas — Waymo said it remains committed to continued testing and improving the technology.

Before deploying any capability to the public, Waymo evaluates it through a rigorous, peer-reviewed "Safety Framework" that includes real-world testing, closed-course evaluations and simulations of extreme conditions, such as black ice and whiteouts.

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With winter approaching, Alaska's notoriously heavy snow, ice and extended darkness that Gov. Dunleavy described as among the "most challenging winter conditions in the country" will provide a demanding test of Waymo’s autonomous technology.

At least 80 rescued as historic flooding prompts state of emergency near Georgia-Tennessee state line

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:44:34 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

Torrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, early Thursday.
While the storms have passed, rivers and creeks have overtopped their banks, causing widespread flooding in the McCaysville, Georgia, Copperhill, Tennessee, communities.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said a multi-agency and multi-state response is underway.

Torrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, along the state line early Thursday after storms fired within the southern end of a massive cross-country storm.

In response to the overnight flooding, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday for Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties. He also said a multi-agency and multi-state response is underway.

Officials said at least 80 people have been rescued in Fannin County, Georgia, following widespread flooding.

Meanwhile, in Tennessee's Polk County, at least 68 people have been rescued, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency.

Starting at 3 a.m., people in some McCaysville, Georgia neighborhoods had to evacuate immediately. Officials said swift water rescue teams are still active after water surged into multiple homes and businesses.

The county recreation center is serving as an emergency shelter. The City of McCaysville declared a state of emergency just after 5 a.m. and people are being asked to stay out of the city.

The flooding caused a propane tank to catch fire and later explode outside a local business in McCaysville. Police said a firefighter was injured, but not seriously hurt during the incident.

Fannin County officials told FOX Weather at least six buildings caught fire during the storms Wednesday night, which they believe to have been caused by lightning.

The Toccoa River in Georgia and the Ocoee River in Tennessee surged into major flood stage, cresting at a new record over 18 feet after 5 to 8 inches of rain fell across much of the region over just 12 hours.

WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?

"Nothing to this extent since 1990," said Robert Poole, the public information officer for the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency, referring to the area's previous flood of record.

Georgia State Patrol helicopters were on standby to assist with evacuations, officials said.

The City of Copperhill, Tennessee, said late Wednesday that the city is closed and warned people to stay away from the downtown or any areas along the river.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency told FOX Weather that swift water and helicopter rescue teams were active in the area.

Both Tennessee and Georgia deployed helicopters to help anyone who might have been forced onto roofs due to flooding.

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The county road department said the Rogers Creek Bridge was closed after a "large structure in the area broke from its foundation and made contact with the bridge."

Video: Group of 70 short-finned pilot whales caught on video off Southern California coast

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:54:56 -0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.– A pod of about 70 short-finned whales was seen off the coast of Newport Beach, California, on Tuesday.

Short-finned pilot whales are one of two pilot whale species, and they are found on both the East and West Coasts, around Hawaii and in waters near Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to NOAA Fisheries.

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While whale watching on Tuesday, a group with Davey’s Locker and Newport Landing Whale Watching was lucky enough to witness a large pod of short-finned pilot whales.

Short-finned pilot whales are highly social animals, with female-based pods of between 15 and 30 animals, composed of close family relatives, NOAA Fisheries said.

While 70 may seem like a lot of whales in one place, NOAA Fisheries said pods of several hundred short-finned pilot whales have been sighted in the past.

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Video from the whale-watching cruise shows a group of the whales surfacing several times before returning to the bright blue Pacific waters.

"For the first time since 2015, our whale watching crews encountered a pod of approximately 70 short-finned pilot whales just five miles off Newport Beach!" Jessica Rodriguez, education manager for Davey’s Locker and Newport Landing Whale Watching, wrote in a news release.

NOAA Fisheries said these whales are commonly found along the coast close to the continental shelf, but some populations have been found to extend into deep, open ocean environments, such as in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

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They eat mostly squid and have 7 to 9 short, sharply pointed teeth in each tooth row.

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Short-finned pilot whales have large bulbous heads and black to dark grayish-brown bodies.

NOAA Fisheries said it's estimated that around 800 short-finned pilot whales exist on the West Coast today.

Snow in the Big Apple? How Super El Niño could influence NYC's first snowfall

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:21:25 -0500

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – As we dig deeper into fall, temperatures steadily drop, creating colder weather and raising questions about whether locations like the Big Apple will see its first snow of the year next month.

A record-breaking El Niño is possible this winter, and it could affect cold weather patterns and snowfall for the upcoming season.

Forecasters are also monitoring how this will affect the polar vortex and what kind of winter impacts it could bring, whether a warmer-than-usual season or typical cold outbreaks.

MAJOR POLAR VORTEX DISRUPTION COULD BE JUST 24 HOURS AWAY — WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Currently, a major disruption of the polar vortex continues to develop high above the Arctic region, as forecast models predict strong winds will soon reverse the direction of this system.

If this occurs, it would bring an unusually early snowfall event for the season, possibly the earliest on record.

Although a polar vortex disruption usually leads to colder weather, meteorologists at the FOX Forecast Center do not believe this will be the immediate outcome, as it could take weeks for these changes to take effect.

As a result, any potential winter impacts across North America would likely be towards late November and December.

In light of this, prediction markets at Kalshi are breaking down the odds of how much snow New York City could experience in December.

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Experts at Kalshi expect a 44% chance of more than 2 inches of snow in December.

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This comes as the FOX Forecast Center predicts moderate to above-average temperatures, with brief cold spells possible for the Northeast.

Invest 94L emerges as tropical development chances grow late in quiet Atlantic hurricane season

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:56:58 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

A new area to watch was designated in the Atlantic earlier this week.
There is a 40% chance it will develop tropical characteristics.
The window for more tropical activity is rapidly closing with less than a month left in the Atlantic hurricane season.

With the end of hurricane season rapidly approaching, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues to monitor an area to watch in the Atlantic Ocean, which has recently been designated Invest 94L.

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The term "invest" is used every hurricane season in the Atlantic and the Eastern and Central Pacific basins, accompanied by a number from 90 to 99 and either the suffix "L," "E" or "C," respectively.

The area is associated with an old, dying front a few hundred miles south of Bermuda.

As the tail end of this front stalls over relatively warm waters, an area of low pressure will linger.

If that area of low pressure manages to break free from the front, it could gradually acquire some subtropical or hybrid characteristics, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

The NHC gave the area to watch a 40% chance of development over the next seven days, and the system currently poses no threat to land.

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El Niño is typically associated with reduced tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Basin and increased storm activity in the eastern and central Pacific basins.

This climate pattern has been a major contributing factor to the below-average level of tropical activity in the Atlantic this year.

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November marks the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season, when tropical activity typically drops off sharply. The southwestern Caribbean and subtropical Atlantic generally become the primary areas to watch for any late-season development.

Overall, this has been a historically quiet Atlantic hurricane season, with just 10 named storms, including one major hurricane. That is well below the 30-year averages of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

Major polar vortex disruption could be just 24 hours away — what happens next?

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:29:58 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

A major polar vortex disruption could develop within the next 24 hours, or roughly a week later.
Any potential cold-weather impacts across North America would likely take several weeks to develop.
El Niño and a strong Pacific jet stream are expected to favor above-average temperatures across much of the U.S. through December.

A potentially record-breaking disruption of the polar vortex is about to unfold, with the FOX Forecast Center sounding the alarms that the rift could occur within the next 24 hours. What exactly does that mean?

Don't run for the hills or dust off the snowplow just yet – this doesn't exactly mean temperatures will drop overnight, or at all.

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The polar vortex is currently very weak, with FOX Forecast Center forecasts pointing to two possible windows for major disruption: within the next 24 hours, or roughly a week from now.

POLAR VORTEX: WHAT IS IT?

What is the polar vortex, and how is it disrupted?

The polar vortex is a band of strong winds that circles the North Pole from roughly 55 degrees north latitude — approximately the latitude of Ketchikan, Alaska — about 10 to 30 miles above the Earth.

Seasonal weather patterns in the lower atmosphere can send powerful atmospheric waves into the stratosphere. If those waves are strong enough, they can disrupt the polar vortex by weakening, displacing or splitting the circulation — and, in some cases, reversing its normally strong westerly winds.

HOW DOES THE POLAR VORTEX INFLUENCE WEATHER?

The disruption can alter the circulation of the atmosphere and increase the chances of Arctic air spilling southward.

In a season of weather extremes dominated by a Super El Niño, this polar vortex disruption could also be one for the books, as it could become the earliest major disruption on record, with potential implications for weather patterns through the rest of fall and eventually into winter.

Does this mean it's going to be cold?

So, will this record-early disruption bring loads of snow and train a polar express surge of cold into your town? Not exactly.

While a polar vortex disruption can lead to colder weather across North America, that does not appear to be the immediate outcome in this case.

"So far, models continue to show no major cold air outbreaks in the future," the FOX Forecast Center said.

Changes in the stratosphere don't translate into colder weather at the surface overnight. It can take several weeks for those changes to work their way downward and influence the jet stream and larger weather patterns.

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Even if this becomes the earliest major breakdown on record, that does not necessarily mean colder air will arrive earlier.

Any potential impacts across North America would be more likely toward late November or December.

For now, forecast models continue to show the coldest air pooling across Eastern Europe and Siberia. Meanwhile, North America remains much warmer than average, limiting the chances for a prolonged stretch of Arctic air across the U.S.

El Niño impact

The developing El Niño pattern is also expected to play a major role in North American weather through November and into December.

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Starting next week, a stronger and more active Pacific jet stream is expected to carry mild air from the Pacific across the country.

That pattern will support above-average temperatures and make it more difficult for colder air to settle in for an extended period.

The Climate Prediction Center’s long-range forecasts continue to reflect this pattern, favoring above-average temperatures across much of the northern United States — including the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast — through December.

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Brief cool spells remain possible, but the overall pattern currently favors a milder-than-average November and early winter.

New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel to close for years as weather-worn exterior gets major makeover

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:09:42 -0500

NEW YORK, N.Y. – After more than a century of weathering New York City's harsh winters, scorching summers and powerful storms, the iconic Plaza Hotel is preparing for a major makeover.

In mid-October, officials announced the historic landmark would close for at least four years beginning in 2027 to restore its exterior facade.

Since 1907, the Plaza Hotel has served as an iconic fixture of New York City, facing Central Park along Fifth Avenue.

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It's been a location for weddings and other major events and has been featured in many movies and television shows.

In January 2027, the Plaza is set to close its doors for at least four years, so the work on its exterior can be completed safely.

"Understanding the unique place in New York City’s architectural heritage and cultural history it holds, The Plaza Hotel is advancing plans for repair and restoration works to its landmark-protected façade," a news release announcing the closure said. "The scope and complexity of the façade works require detailed planning and coordination with relevant stakeholders, alongside adherence to applicable historic preservation requirements."

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The Plaza has endured many weather events in the last nearly 120 years.

FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar spoke to Julia Satow, award-winning journalist, historian and author of "The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel," about the hotel's closure.

"If you look at the facade, the first three stories are made of marble," Satow said.

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Marble is not ideal for weathering the elements, being extremely porous. So extreme cold and heat, rain and even the sun, can wear down the stone drastically.

Most of the rest of the building's exterior is made of glazed terracotta brick, which also tends to need replacements and repairs after many decades.

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"I'm excited for what it will look like when it's fully renovated," Satow said. "I'm sure it will be beautiful."

The Plaza did not specify how much of the building would undergo renovations, but said the planning and execution of the work is still under review.

Want to go to space? NASA is offering the public a chance to 'hitch a ride' to Saturn

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:52:42 -0500

There is now a chance to get a personalized boarding pass to space without ever stepping aboard a spacecraft.

NASA'S SWIFT TELESCOPE FACES FINAL COUNTDOWN WITH FIERY RETURN TO EARTH POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY

NASA is giving the public an opportunity to send their names to Saturn's largest moon, Titan, aboard the agency's Dragonfly rotorcraft.

Names submitted will be placed on a chip that will be aboard the spacecraft, and participants will receive a personalized boarding pass and have their names added to the Dragonfly passenger list.

The spacecraft is scheduled to launch in 2028 and travel nearly a billion miles to reach Titan.

The public has until Jan. 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST to secure a spot on the mission.

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According to NASA, Titan is a world with rivers, lakes, changing seasons, sweeping dunes and a landscape rich in organic material.

Dragonfly is expected to arrive in 2034, where it will investigate the moon's chemistry and uncover clues about the ingredients that may have helped life develop.

Dragonfly will use its rotorcraft to travel several miles across Titan's surface during its planned 3.3-year mission.

As it flies through Titan's yellowish, smoggy haze and nitrogen-rich atmosphere, Dragonfly will visit a variety of geological sites, collecting samples of surface material for analysis aboard the rotorcraft.

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"Dragonfly isn't a mission to detect life — it's a mission to investigate the chemistry that came before biology here on Earth," Dragonfly Principal Investigator and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory planetary scientist Zibi Turtle said.

Dragonfly is expected to complete one flight every one to two Titan days, known as a sol. Each sol lasts approximately 16 Earth days.

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During its mission, Dragonfly will investigate how far prebiotic chemistry has progressed, identify compounds and search for chemical indicators that could point to water-based or hydrocarbon-based life.

A journey nearly a billion miles away is ahead, and the public has a chance to be part of it — without ever leaving Earth.

Newport Beach police urge residents to prepare ahead of end-of-year West Coast King Tides

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:21:20 -0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Residents and property owners in Newport Beach are urged to prepare immediately for King Tides expected to impact Southern California in late November through the new year.

The police department said ocean levels could rise a foot or higher above what was recorded in October, a record-breaking high tide of 8.4 feet.

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These King Tides are expected to significantly increase the risk of coastal flooding in low-lying, flood-prone areas, including waterfront properties.

King Tides are expected to impact the city on the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 to 27; the week of Christmas, Dec. 22 to 26 and into January 2027.

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Newport Beach city crews continue to prepare infrastructure for the incoming King Tides by reinforcing protective sand berms, inspecting stormwater infrastructure, maintaining tide valves and pumping systems and positioning equipment and personnel in vulnerable areas.

While the city continues to do its part to prepare, it's urging residents to take the following precautions to protect against tidal flooding:

Protect vulnerable areas and place sandbags or temporary flood barriers around garages, doorways, low seawalls and other areas where water could enter.
Inspect and protect seawalls. Check seawalls and bulkheads for low sections, cracks, openings or deterioration and make necessary repairs. The city has received authorization from the California Coastal Commission to issue emergency permits for seawall repairs and extensions, with streamlined plans and expedited permitting available. Visit NewportBeachCA.gov/FloodRecovery or call 949-644-3200.
Protect electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries. Move vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), golf carts and e-bikes, to higher ground in areas at risk of flooding. Do not operate or charge flood-exposed vehicles or batteries until inspected by a qualified professional. If a battery shows signs of damage, such as discoloration, swelling or smoke, stay away and call 911 immediately. The city said floodwater, especially saltwater, can damage lithium-ion batteries and create a fire risk, even after water recedes.

Consider temporary pumps. Consider purchasing or renting a pump to help manage minor leaks and pump water back into the harbor. The city said to note that pumps cannot manage seawall overtopping or major flooding.
Avoid flooded streets. Never drive through floodwaters, as vehicle wakes can push water onto nearby properties and worsen flooding.
Limit boating activity. Reduce boating activity in Newport Harbor during exceptionally high tides, as boat wakes can cause water to overtop seawalls and flood waterfront properties.

SUPER EL NIÑO’S GRIP ON GLOBAL WEATHER: WHAT'S HAPPENED AND WHAT’S AHEAD

Super El Niño continues to cause impacts on both U.S. coasts, and will do so heading into winter 2026–27.

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Warm water in the Pacific leads to more flooding along the West Coast, especially in places like Newport Beach.

Above-average water levels combined with unusually high tides can lead to tidal flooding, but also cause beach erosion.

FOX Corporation launches sixth annual campaign to combat veteran homelessness

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:05 -0500

FOX Corporation is once again teaming up with U.S.VETS to raise awareness and support efforts to end homelessness among American veterans through its sixth annual "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign.

Running from Nov. 5 through Nov. 11, the initiative encourages FOX viewers and employees to support the cause by purchasing camo merchandise through the FOX and U.S.VETS campaign and making donations to the nonprofit.

Proceeds from the campaign will help provide housing and essential support services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

According to U.S.VETS, approximately 33,000 veterans are currently experiencing homelessness across the country. The organization works to address the crisis by connecting veterans with stable housing, counseling, career development programs and other resources designed to help them successfully transition to civilian life.

As part of the campaign, FOX is also asking supporters to wear camouflage on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, in recognition of the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

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Those participating are encouraged to share photos of their camouflage outfits on social media using the hashtag #HONORUSVETS to help spread awareness and show their support.

Supporters can contribute by purchasing U.S.VETS camouflage merchandise or making a direct donation through the campaign's donation page or the QR code below.

U.S.VETS is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to combating veteran homelessness. With nearly 50 residential and service locations nationwide, the organization provides veterans and their families with housing and resources to help them rebuild their lives and successfully reintegrate into their communities.

For additional information about the campaign and ways to support veterans, visit the U.S.VETS website.

Florida bridge partially collapses following torrential rain, historical flooding in Broward County

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:36:51 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

Investigators in Broward County, Florida, are looking into whether rounds of rain and flooding contributed to a partial bridge collapse in Hillsboro Pines.
Parts of Central and South Florida saw days of heavy rain beginning last weekend.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A bridge partially collapsed in Broward County, Florida, potentially due to heavy rain and flooding, according to initial assessments from the Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division.

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The bridge is located at NW 74th Place and NW 48th Avenue in Hillsboro Pines, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The collapse was discovered Thursday.

"Initial assessments indicate the collapse may be linked to the deterioration of two culverts beneath the bridge. Recent heavy rainfall may have worsened existing conditions," the division said in a news release.

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The collapse impacted local utility services and crews are trying to determine what repairs are needed to reopen the road.

Central and South Florida saw rounds of heavy rain and flash flooding earlier this week, including a Flash Flood Emergency that left two people dead on Florida's Space Coast.

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That came on the heels of record King Tide flooding across parts of South Florida last week.

Watch: Marine life spotted swimming through Florida streets amid intense and historical flooding

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:29:59 -0500

A large fish and potentially a shark were caught on video making Florida streets their temporary home during heavy flooding on Monday.

Heavy rain and coastal flooding swamped Florida's Eastern Seaboard, leaving city streets flooded, and allowing marine life to find their way to places they really don't belong.

Two separate videos taken on Monday show what appears to be a small shark and a large tarpon fish, swimming through floodwaters.

The first video, shot in Fort Pierce, Florida, shows what is suspected to be a small shark, thrashing through flooding at a busy street intersection.

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The shark's fin stuck above the waters as it swam around, trying to flee the chaos from passing cars.

"I was on my way to pick my daughter up from school before the storm got worse. I noticed something moving in the water in the flooded street, so I began recording and realized it was a shark," Franshara Napoleon told Storyful. "I was in disbelief."

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Meanwhile, also on Monday, just about an hour north of Fort Pierce, another marine animal was seen swimming through a flooded park.

A group of people were walking through a park in Indian Harbour Beach, when they saw a large tarpon fish swimming past them quickly, shocking the people standing in the water.

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Alex Martinez, who recorded the video, said a group of tarpons were swimming around the park when one of them came just a few feet from him, as seen in the video.

"I was honestly amazed and excited!" Martinez said. "I grew up in the Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour Beach area and have never seen Gleason Park flood like that before. I’ve seen plenty of tarpon over the years, but watching a school of them swim across a flooded sidewalk, with one coming within two feet of me, was unreal!"

From Sunday to Tuesday. Indiana Harbour Beach reported more than 16 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

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Fort Pierce received roughly 10 inches of rain over the three-day period.

Some parts of Eastern Florida received up to two feet of rain during the event.

See it: North Carolina business receives a surprise customer when baby alligator spooks workers inside

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:59:45 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

A baby alligator was spotted entering into a North Carolina business through the back door.
Law enforcement arrived to escort the trespassing alligator back outdoors.
Alligators sometimes end up in urban areas while trying to get from one body of water to another.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. – An unusual customer stumbled into a bagel shop in North Carolina, scaring staff just before Halloween weekend.

Two men were bringing an oven into Bagel Dock Express in Southport, North Carolina, when they encountered a baby alligator behind the counter while on the clock last Thursday.

While delivering the oven to the already-closed store, someone left the back door open.

The alligator was walking behind the building in a parking lot before making a sharp right turn into the business through the back door and making its way through the kitchen to the front of the store.

Both men in the store were astonished, taking a moment to observe the tiny beast before grabbing a chair as an extra precaution to lead the reptile away.

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Eventually, law enforcement arrived to escort the trespassing alligator back outdoors.

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Experts suggest that alligators sometimes end up in urban areas while trying to get from one body of water to another, so this baby likely got lost along the way.

Bryan Norcross: Developing low pressure in the Atlantic still has a chance to be named Kyle

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:11:56 -0500

Last updated at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2026

A non-tropical low-pressure system is strengthening south of Bermuda. The system developed from an old front and an upper-air disturbance embedded in the El Niño-driven jet stream – the same disturbance that enhanced the latest round of flooding rains in Florida.

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Upper-level winds are currently super hostile to tropical development, but a small window of marginally conducive atmosphere could open over the next few days.

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Winds on the north side of the developing low are already above 40 mph. The air is being squeezed between high pressure offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast and the low pressure of the system. As a result, if the atmospheric environment allows thunderstorms to organize around the center, the system will skip the depression stage and go directly to being a named storm.

The National Hurricane Center is giving the disturbance a medium chance of meeting the criteria to be named Subtropical Storm Kyle. The window of opportunity is pretty short. By early next week, the possibility is likely to end. In the meantime, potential-Kyle will have to fight off strong upper-level winds and dry air, but the system still has a chance to land in the 2026 record book.

The good news is that the latest disturbance impacting Florida has moved on and relatively dry air will cover the state through the weekend. The El Niño-powered jet stream will continue across the southern U.S., however. So more rounds of stormy weather will be likely across the southern tier from coast to coast.

Northwest braces for rounds of heavy rain and mountain snow as atmospheric river moves into the region

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:25:55 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

An atmospheric river will move into the Pacific Northwest, slamming the region with days of rain and mountain snow through next week.
Precipitation totals of around 1 to 2 inches are expected in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham, Washington, through Sunday.
Snowfall will be limited to higher elevations across the Cascades.

The first of a series of storms is expected to slam parts of the Pacific Northwest late Thursday into Friday as an atmospheric river moves into the region following a rare dry October for much of the region.

This first storm system will sweep across Washington and Oregon, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and snow in the Cascade region.

Snowfall will be limited to higher elevations across the Cascades, where up to 6 inches is possible.

WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?

This setup comes as a strong low-pressure system is expected to develop Thursday in the Gulf of Alaska, sending an atmospheric river straight for the Pacific Northwest.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, this pattern will rotate a series of storms through Western Canada, fueling persistent rain and snow in the Northwest through much of next week.

The wave of wet weather will begin late Thursday and continue through Sunday, with the heaviest rain falling across the Olympic Mountains, with up to 5 inches possible.

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Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham are expected to get about 1 to 2 inches, with some higher amounts possible.

Despite incoming storms, Seattle experienced its seventh-driest October on record with just 1.2 inches for the month.

The wet weather will be a welcome change for the dry landscape.

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This active pattern of rain and snow will continue into next week, with additional storm systems keeping conditions wet for Northwest residents.

Stay with FOX Weather as we bring you the latest about this developing storm.

Intense rain triggers Flash Flood Emergency at Tennessee-Georgia border as cross-country storm shifts east

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:13:43 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

Heavy rain is expected to slam the Interstate 95 corridor through Thursday.
Torrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, early Thursday.
The massive cross-country storm is expected to have impacted more than 35 states and 120 million people by the end of the week.

Torrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, along the state line early Thursday after storms fired along the southern end of a massive cross-country storm that will move into the East Coast through the day.

WHAT IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY?

Police in McCaysville, Georgia, asked people in some neighborhoods to evacuate immediately just before 3 a.m. local time. County officials said swiftwater rescues were underway amid widespread flooding with water into multiple homes.

The City of McCaysville declared a state of emergency just after 5 a.m.

The flooding caused a propane tank to catch fire in a local business in McCaysville, Georgia.

The Ocoee River surged into major flood stage after between 5 and 8 inches of rain fell across much of the region over just 12 hours.

Georgia State Patrol helicopters are on standby to assist with evacuations, the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency said.

The City of Copperhill, Tennessee, said early Thursday that the city is closed and warned people to stay away from the downtown or any areas along the river.

Polk County, Tennessee, announced all schools would be closed Thursday.

WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?

Cross-country storm set to soak I-95 corridor through Thursday

Showers and storms will rumble into the East Coast through the day on Thursday, bringing an end to a more than two-week stretch of dry, sunny weather across parts of the Northeast.

More than an inch of rain is possible across much of the Interstate 95 corridor, with localized amounts approaching 2–3 inches along the coast from Virginia to southeast New England.

The rain will continue through Friday and is expected to taper off through the day from south to north.

On Friday, a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk covers parts of Suffolk County on New York's Long Island and parts of eastern Connecticut and southeast Massachusetts. A Level 2 threat includes Newport and Providence, Rhode Island, as well as parts of southeastern Massachusetts.

Rain will linger across southern New England through Saturday morning.

Much of the Northeast has seen its longest dry streak of the year. New York City, Philadelphia and Boston have all gone over 2 weeks without measurable rain, with drought conditions ongoing across New England, particularly Maine.

The rain could help ease dry conditions, although downpours may cause minor flooding.

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Heavy rain could linger into Saturday morning across the Northeast.

Intense flooding lingers across the Southwest

Severe storms raced across the South Tuesday, prompting Tornado Warnings across northern Louisiana.

FOX Weather Exclusive Storm Tracker Brandon Copic captured footage of a tornado that touched down in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, late Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, parts of the Southwest are still reeling from flooding this past weekend.

Roads remain closed due to residual flooding and damage left behind by historic floods.

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Police in Flagstaff, Arizona, said they are investigating a second death as potentially being weather-related after finding a body in a stormwater drainage area on Monday.

Evacuations remain in effect in communities near the San Juan River in New Mexico and Colorado.

Could Super El Niño put a damper on lake-effect snow this winter?

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:33:40 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

A Super El Niño can influence temperatures, precipitation patterns and the jet stream.
During Super El Niño winters, warmer-than-average conditions are typically favored across the northern U.S.
El Niño can also influence the position of the polar jet stream.
During El Niño winters, warmer temperatures can reduce the frequency of cold-air outbreaks.

As a Super El Niño develops, lakeside communities — including the Great Lakes region — could see changes in lake-effect snow activity this winter.

Currently, a cross-country storm system is tracking farther into Canada, allowing much of the rain across the Midwest to move out with it.

A developing area of low pressure on the system's backside will draw cooler air across Lake Superior, bringing the possibility of a few slushy snow showers.

However, little to no accumulation is expected across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, which could be consistent with the warmer conditions associated with El Niño winters.

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El Niño occurs when sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become warmer than average, triggering changes in atmospheric circulation and weather patterns around the world.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, a Super El Niño can influence temperatures, precipitation patterns and the jet stream across the U.S.

POLAR VORTEX: WHAT IS IT?

During Super El Niño winters, warmer-than-average conditions are typically favored across the northern U.S. and Great Lakes region.

Super El Niño can also influence the position of the polar jet stream, potentially shifting it farther north and limiting Arctic air.

For lake-effect snow to develop, two key ingredients are needed: cold air moving over relatively warm lake water, creating atmospheric instability, and favorable wind patterns that allow the air to travel across the lakes and carry moisture inland.

During El Niño winters, warmer temperatures can reduce the frequency of cold air outbreaks, limiting some of the conditions needed for lake-effect snow to develop.

WHAT IS LAKE-EFFECT SNOW?

Historically, during strong to Super El Niño winters, several cities across the Great Lakes region have recorded below-average seasonal snowfall totals between November and March.

This was evident during the 2015–16 winter in Cleveland, Ohio, which recorded just 24.9 inches of snow, compared to its seasonal average of 51.4 inches.

Grand Rapids, MI, also saw below-average snowfall, recording 51.7 inches compared to its average of 66.8 inches. Meanwhile, Marquette, Michigan, recorded 118.8 inches of snow during the same winter, compared to its average of 186.1 inches.

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Buffalo received 48 inches, well below its seasonal average of 85.7 inches.

Buffalo also experienced a delayed start to its snow season, with the city not recording its first measurable snowfall until Dec. 18, nearly two weeks later than average.

NASA’s plan to build a Moon Base starts with these rovers

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:14:08 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

NASA is advancing plans for a sustained human presence on the moon.
A fleet of robotic and crewed rovers will help explore, map and prepare the lunar surface.
The technology tested on the moon could help shape future missions deeper into space, including Mars.

When NASA announced its ambitious, out-of-this-world plans to build humanity's first base on the moon, many wondered the same thing: how? Now, new renderings offer a glimpse at the rovers and technology that could help make the groundbreaking lunar outpost a reality.

NASA is offering a closer look at its state-of-the-art lunar terrain vehicles and rovers, both robotic and crewed, designed to map the moon’s rugged surface, search for essential resources and transport astronauts.

The agency said the rovers will play a critical role in the early development of its Moon Base initiative by gathering data and testing the necessary technology needed to help astronauts live and work on the lunar surface.

NASA highlighted three lunar vehicles: the robotic VIPER rover and two crewed lunar terrain vehicles being developed under NASA contracts.

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VIPER

This snake won't slither across the moon's surface, it'll do something far more impressive.

NASA's VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) is designed to explore the moon’s South Pole, searching for water ice and other resources that could support future human missions.

VIPER is scheduled to travel to the moon in 2027, where it will explore permanently shadowed craters near the lunar South Pole in search of water and other resources.

On its moon mission, the rover is expected to travel more than 18 miles while studying the region’s lighting, terrain and thermal environment.

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NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley will oversee VIPER’s mission while teams simulate potential lunar scenarios.

The fully assembled rover is undergoing final testing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston before traveling to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center for launch, NASA said.

Lunar Terrain Vehicles

The wheels are in motion, and NASA astronauts will be riding in style in outer space.

The agency is working with Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to develop larger lunar terrain vehicles (LTVs) capable of carrying astronauts.

During missions on the lunar surface, Artemis astronauts will drive the LTVs as they explore geologically diverse areas of the lunar South Pole region, gathering samples to bring back to Earth for scientists to study.

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Astrolab’s Crewed Lunar Vehicle, or CLV-1, is designed to transport astronauts, supplies and equipment across the moon’s rugged surface.

Adapted from the company’s FLEX rover, the vehicle will feature a compact design and could reach speeds of more than 6 mph on level terrain.

Lunar Outpost’s Pegasus is a lighter lunar terrain vehicle built for crewed exploration and remote operations. The rover is designed to operate for up to a year and can be driven manually, autonomously or remotely from Earth, reaching speeds of more than 9 mph.

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Blue Origin is expected to deliver the vehicles to the lunar South Pole by 2028 ahead of future crewed Artemis missions.

The remotely operated rovers will be able to travel up to 3.7 miles per day while mapping the lunar surface and testing how their systems perform in extreme conditions.

Once astronauts arrive, the vehicles will be used to explore the moon, collect geological samples and transport supplies.

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NASA said the rovers could support up to three moonwalks per Artemis mission, carry as much as 176 pounds of tools and lunar samples, and travel up to six miles on a single battery charge.

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NASA said both companies remain on schedule to deliver flight-ready hardware by the end of 2027, helping lay the groundwork for a sustained human presence on the moon.

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NASA said the Moon Base is more than a destination, "it is a foundation for what comes next," with future missions from the moon to Mars on the ambitious itinerary of the Artemis program.

Mother and daughter killed in terrifying grizzly bear attack in Canada

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:08:41 -0500

VANCOUVER, Canada – A mother and daughter were found dead in the Canadian wilderness this week following a suspected grizzly bear attack, prompting an investigation by wildlife officials.

Members of the British Columbia Conservation Service were called to help locate two missing people after search and rescue teams found the remains of one person, with evidence that a bear may have been involved.

Jennifer Balcarras, 48, an art therapist, and her daughter, Selah Reed, 20, went missing Saturday after going for a walk on the Snooka West Trail, just minutes from their home in Bella Coola, British Columbia, according to FOX News Digital.

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Family members grew concerned when they both missed a scheduled online meet-up on Saturday, according to the Vancouver Sun.

Conservation officers arrived at the scene along the Bella Coola Trail to help secure the area and investigate the incident.

One of the victims was located on Monday afternoon, and the other later Tuesday, officials said.

Conservation officers are working to locate and trap any bears that may have been involved in the deadly attack.

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This comes less than a year after a grizzly bear injured 11 people during a school field trip near the Bella Coona Trail.

Officials are warning people to stay away from the trail for their own safety and to allow officers to track the bear.

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Once captured, the bear will be handled according to human-wildlife conflict response guidelines to help prevent future dangerous encounters and protect the public.

See it: First responders carry stranded residents to safety as intense flooding slams Arizona trailer park

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:02:26 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

Two residents and a dog were rescued from a flooded trailer park in Arizona.
Flooding has transformed roads and properties throughout the state.
Between Saturday night and Monday, between 4 and 7 inches of rain fell on Yavapai County, Arizona.

YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. – Severe storms have slammed the Southwestern U.S., bringing heavy rain and flooding that have created a dangerous situation for thousands of residents.

Members of the Camp Verde Marshal's Office jumped into action on Friday after receiving reports of stranded residents in a trailer park community in Yavapai County, Arizona.

This comes as a cross-country storm has swept through the country this week, starting in the Southwest, where Arizona has been a main area of concern as relentless storms produced serious flooding.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, between 4 and 7 inches of rain fell in Yavapai County. The nearby Verde river also reached record flood levels on Monday, due to the rain.

Flooding has transformed roads and properties throughout the state, prompting Governor Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency on Monday.

Footage shared by officials shows the deputies wading through flowing floodwaters to a seemingly isolated trailer.

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Upon arrival, they met the two stranded residents and their family dog, all safe indoors.

One of the victims carried the dog through the flooding, while the other was horrified by the conditions, as deputies tried to calm her down.

Eventually, one of the deputies bravely lifted the stranded woman over his shoulders and began the long journey through the flooded landscape to dry land.

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Thanks to the quick response from first responders, they extracted both the residents and the dog from the scene.

Popular California ski resort opening a week early after a foot of fresh snow

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:42:23 -0500

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif.– Mammoth Mountain in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is opening a week early for the season, after more than a foot of snow fell on the resort, making for perfect skiing conditions.

The resort was originally slated to open for the season on Nov. 13.

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On Tuesday, Mammoth Mountain said they'd recently received 12 to 20 inches of snow across the resort, along with ideal snow-making conditions.

The mountain said it will open Lower Panorama Gondola and Broadway Express (Chair 1) with access to Broadway, Silver Tip and Rusty's.

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As conditions allow, Mammoth will continue to open more terrain for skiers.

"Mother Nature has been kind to us with this past storm cycle, dropping 9 to 15 inches of fresh snow over the weekend," Emily van Greuning, communications director for Mammoth Resorts, said. "Snowmaking teams have also been able to take full advantage of the colder temperatures over the past few days to get the mountain ready for an early opening."

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Complimentary hot cocoa and coffee will be available to those who visit Mammoth Mountain on Thursday, while supplies last.

The first 100 people in the line for the ski lift will also receive a free Mammoth Beanie for the 2026/27 season.

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There will also be live music from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Tusks Sundeck, Mammoth said.

Ski rentals, lessons and dining options will all be open as well on Opening Day.

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"We have some of the best in the business working hard on all the necessary preparations and can't wait to see everyone for opening day on Thursday," van Greuning said.

Learn more about Mammoth Mountain and their opening day festivities at their website.

Two disturbances form in the Pacific as El Niño conditions continue to fuel tropical activity

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:26:01 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

The National Hurricane Center designated Invest 95C on Wednesday.
The system has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next seven days.
Closer to Mexico, Invest 95E has been designated with a medium chance of development.

After an extremely active Pacific hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) designated Invest 95C on Wednesday as the tropical disturbance begins to form in the far eastern Pacific, southeast of Hawaii.

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The system has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next seven days.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, Invest 95C is currently in an environment with marginal conditions for development. However, the system is expected to move into a more favorable environment by the weekend, increasing its chances of strengthening.

Current forecasts indicate that Invest 95C should remain south of Hawaii, bringing only limited impacts to the state.

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Because Invest 95C is located in the Central Pacific, it would be named Pena if it strengthens into a tropical storm.

Meanwhile, closer to Mexico, Invest 95E has been designated with a medium chance of development.

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Regardless of whether the system organizes into a tropical depression, it is expected to bring heavy rainfall to portions of Central America.

A strong El Niño climate pattern has supercharged tropical development across the Pacific, with a Super El Niño expected to be declared later this year.

El Niño causes ocean temperatures to warm across much of the Pacific, providing additional fuel for tropical development.

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NOAA currently expects an 83% chance that this El Niño will become the strongest on record since record-keeping began in 1950.

So far this season, there have been 24 named storms in the Pacific, 13 of which strengthened into hurricanes. Of those, 10 reached Category 3 intensity or higher.

While most of these storms have posed little threat to land, the Central Pacific has experienced several close calls, with two systems producing flooding rainfall that triggered major disruptions.

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Hurricanes Lala and Lowell both brought significant impacts to the islands.

Super El Niño’s grip on global weather: What's happened and what’s ahead

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:03:27 -0500

THE TAKEAWAY

Super El Niño events are uncommon and can influence weather far beyond the tropical Pacific.
The pattern has contributed to unusual tropical activity, record heat and historic flooding across parts of the United States.
The Northern Tier and Pacific Northwest may remain warmer and drier, while the South and Gulf Coast trend cooler and wetter, with snow favored along the active subtropical jet stream.

The effects of the brewing Super El Niño have steered weather patterns around the globe throughout hurricane season and into fall, influencing extreme, and in some cases, historic weather events.

In the equatorial Pacific, sea-surface temperatures continue to rise as El Niño sends downstream impacts around the globe – in what could be the strongest El Niño on record.

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Water temperatures are about 2.67°C above average, making this the warmest recorded Super El Niño event.

When sea surface temperature anomalies in critical parts of the Pacific Ocean have warmed to at least 2 °C or more above normal, a super El Niño event is considered to be underway.

Super El Niños are rare, with only a handful of these exceptionally strong events occurring since the 1950s.

SUPER EL NIÑO THEN AND NOW: HOW THIS YEAR'S STRENGTHENING EVENT COMPARES TO HISTORIC EXTREMES

In the heat of this rare event and its present impacts reshaping weather patterns around the globe, here’s a look at how Super El Niño has affected weather.

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Super El Niño impact thus far

The Atlantic hurricane season was one for the record-books — and not for devastating reasons.

The Atlantic hurricane season was notably quiet, including a record 342-day stretch without a hurricane – with the drought ending with Hurricane Isaias.

The Atlantic basin has produced 10 named storms so far this season, as El Niño’s typical atmospheric pattern suppressed tropical activity and limited the development of major hurricanes.

While the Atlantic remained relatively quiet, the Pacific packed a punch – with the Eastern Pacific producing 20 named storms so far this year, well above the average of 15.

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Most storms tracked away from land, but four made close calls near Hawaii, even though none ultimately made landfall.

Pacific Accumulated Cyclone Energy, or ACE, stands at a record 354.1, compared with an average of 130.6.

The El Niño warming brought prolonged, record-breaking heat in October, with more than 45 locations recording their warmest fall on record.

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An amplified area of high pressure and a polar jet stream displaced unusually far north allowed unseasonable heat to persist across much of the Midwest and South.

Meanwhile, the subtropical jet stream shifted unusually far south, steering multiple storm systems across the Southwest and triggering historic flooding.

HOW HIGH PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE DRIVE THE WEATHER

Several rivers reached record crests, causing widespread damage and infrastructure problems throughout impacted areas in the region.

Across the Four Corners, fall rainfall totals are 8 to 16 inches above average.

What a historic Super El Niño could mean for winter

With winter approaching, the Super El Niño influence on the weather patterns across the globe will continue.

The forecast calls for more of the same. Above-average temperatures are favored across the Northern Tier and Pacific Northwest, while cooler conditions are expected across the South and Gulf Coast.

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Precipitation will likely follow a similar pattern, with wetter conditions concentrated across the southern United States.

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Above-average snowfall is possible across California, the Four Corners and the Mid-Atlantic, where the subtropical jet stream is expected to remain active.

Meanwhile, the Rockies and Pacific Northwest could see below-average snowfall, while lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes may also be substantially reduced.

When will Aspen Mountain open for the 2026–27 ski season?

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:35:21 -0500

ASPEN, Colo. — Few U.S. ski destinations are as synonymous with legendary slopes as Aspen, Colorado, where skiers and snowboarders flock each winter.

Aspen Mountain is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 ski season on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, with the popular Colorado ski mountain typically targeting Thanksgiving week for their seasonal openings.

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The resort’s target date does not guarantee that operations will begin that day.

Opening day depends on early-season temperatures, natural snowfall and Aspen's ability to make enough snow across the mountains.

Let’s take a look at what prediction-market trading indicates about Aspen Mountain’s opening day.

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Last year, Aspen Mountain opened as scheduled on Nov. 27, 2025.

NOAA’s November outlook favors above-average temperatures across much of the northern United States, while forecasting above-average precipitation in parts of the West.

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That could create a complicated setup for Aspen and Colorado: additional moisture may help, but warmer temperatures can make it more difficult for snow to accumulate efficiently.

A developing early disruption of the polar vortex could add another layer of uncertainty to the November forecast.

POLAR VORTEX DISRUPTION COULD BE EARLIEST ON RECORD, BUT EL NIÑO IMPACT MAY KEEP US WARM

The FOX Forecast Center said cooler periods are possible, but the timing and downstream impacts remain uncertain.