Cold and snowy weather has gripped much of the northern tier of the United States since Thanksgiving, but a pattern change will torch the chance of white Christmas for many.

A winter storm has the potential to dump heavy rain and several inches of snow across more than 1,000 miles of the country this weekend.

Thanksgiving is a week away and the weather has the potential to disrupt travel for the tens of millions visiting family and friends.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended November 30, showcased the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence for storm forecasting. And experts say there is no turning back.