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Cyclone Brings Blizzard-Grade Snow, 25-ft Waves, Sudden Cold Front

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 5, 2026

At a Glance Intense cyclone hits Midwest with heavy snow, blizzard, 25-ft waves on Lake Superior Southern states face sudden cold front, rain, and...

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Cold Front Brings Wind Advisory and Freezing Winds to Central Texas

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 5, 2026

At a Glance A strong cold front brings a wind advisory and gusts over 45 mph to Central Texas. Temperatures plunge into the 30s and 40s overnight,...

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California Floods: Mudslides, King Tides, and Ongoing Storms

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026

At a Glance Crews cleared mud from major highways after storms and record high tides. Bay Area roads flooded up to 4 feet of water during King...

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Austin Forecast: Sunny Sunday, Cooling Tonight, Warm Week Ahead

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026

At a Glance Sunny Sunday with warm 60s-70s highs. Tonight cools to 40s-50s, clouds and patchy fog. Week ahead may bring record-possible highs and...

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December Hits 21 Above-Normal Heat Days, 2025 Weather Warmer Overall

Hannah E. Clearwater January 4, 2026

At a Glance December recorded 21 days of above-normal highs. Only 5 rainy days, with a 0.31″ peak on Dec 12. The year overall was warmer, with May...

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Snowstorm Slams Northeast, Cancellations, California Floods

Morgan J. Carter January 4, 2026

At a Glance 1,500 flights canceled across the Northeast and Great Lakes due to snow California floods kill 4 people amid heavy rains State...

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Austin Weather: Warm Weekend Followed by Cold Front and Gusty Winds

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Weekend warmth with Saturday highs in the 70s-80s and a record 82° at Camp Mabry. Sunday sees near-record highs 70s-80s and a 83° record...

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Austin Weather: Sunny Saturday, Cool Night, Warm Week Ahead

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026

At a Glance Saturday sunny with high temps in the 70s Tonight cools to the 30s and 40s, clear skies Tomorrow stays in the 70s with light south...

Thermometer standing at frozen lake edge with frost-covered trees reflected behind it and a dark storm cloud over Austin

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Austin’s January Weather Extremes: Record Heat, Cold, and Rainfall

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Austin's hottest January average: 59.9 °F in 1923 Record coldest January day: -2 °F on Jan 31 1949 Wettest January ever: 9.21 in of rain...

Lone figure standing under a patchwork quilt over a rusty truck with warm sunlit dry Texas landscape and storm clouds.

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Central Texas Bounces into 2026 with Record Heat, But Rain Hope Looms

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 4, 2026

At a Glance 2026 starts in Central Texas with record-high temperatures, smashing Friday's record. Rain has been almost nonexistent, deepening a...