USA Weekend Weather Forecast: January 10-12, 2026 – Comprehensive Statewise
USA Weekend Weather Forecast: January 10-12, 2026 – Comprehensive Statewise
January 9, 2026 – As the second weekend of 2026 unfolds (January 10-12), a powerful cross-country storm system continues to impact the United States, bringing a mix of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding risks, snow, and strong winds. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) and Weather Prediction Center (WPC), the storm—active since mid-week—will shift eastward, with severe threats in the Deep South, potential weekend washouts in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, heavy snow in the Upper Midwest and Plains, and lingering effects in the West. Record-breaking warmth persists in parts of the Central and Eastern U.S., contrasting with wintry conditions elsewhere.
Travelers should stay alert for flooding, slick roads, strong gusts over 40 mph, and winter weather advisories stretching across multiple regions.
Regional and Statewise Outlook
Northeast (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine): Weekend washout likely with rain arriving Friday and persisting through Sunday. Possible freezing rain or mix in northern/upstate areas early Saturday. Moderate snow probabilities in northern New England and Adirondacks.
- Key Cities: New York City (rainy, highs 45-50°F); Boston (rain/showers, highs low 40s°F); Philadelphia (heavy rain, flooding risk, highs mid-50s°F).
Midwest (Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota): Heavy snow in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and parts of the Upper Great Lakes. Freezing rain tapering off, but lake-effect snow possible. Record warmth in southern areas like Chicago.
- Key Cities: Chicago (mild rain, highs near 60°F); Detroit (snow/cold, highs 30s°F).
South (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee): Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks peak Friday-Saturday in Tennessee Valley, Lower Mississippi Valley, and Deep South. Warmer than average, with scattered showers.
- Key Cities: Houston (warm, possible showers, highs 70s°F); Atlanta (heavy rain/flood risk, highs 60s-70s°F); Miami (warm/scattered showers, highs 80s°F).
West (California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington): Lingering rain and flood threats in Northern/Southern California tapering off. Mountain snow in Sierra Nevada. Drier by weekend in many spots.
- Key Cities: Los Angeles (partly cloudy post-storm, highs mid-50s°F); Phoenix (dry/mild, highs 60s°F).
Plains and Rockies (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma): Snow in Central High Plains; windy conditions overall.
Major Cities Weekend Summary (Jan 10-12)
| City | Saturday (Jan 10) | Sunday (Jan 11) | Monday (Jan 12) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | Heavy rain, highs 48°F | Lingering showers, highs 50°F | Clearing, highs 45°F | Potential washout/flooding |
| Chicago, IL | Rain/mix possible, highs 58°F | Warm rain, highs 55°F | Cooler, highs 50°F | Unseasonable warmth |
| Los Angeles, CA | Partly cloudy, highs 55°F | Dry/sunny, highs 58°F | Mild, highs 60°F | Clearing after storms |
| Houston, TX | Partly cloudy/warm, highs 72°F | Scattered showers, highs 70°F | Warm, highs 68°F | Severe risk earlier week |
| Dallas, TX | Warm/dry, highs 65°F | Similar, highs 62°F | Mild, highs 60°F | Above-average temps |
| Atlanta, GA | Thunderstorms/heavy rain, highs 68°F | Showers, highs 65°F | Drying out, highs 60°F | Flash flood potential |
| Miami, FL | Warm/showers, highs 82°F | Partly cloudy, highs 80°F | Sunny/warm, highs 78°F | Typical winter warmth |
| Boston, MA | Rain/mix, highs 42°F | Continued rain, highs 45°F | Cooler, highs 40°F | Wintry mix north |
This storm is expected to move offshore by early next week, leading to drier and cooler conditions in many areas. Monitor NWS alerts for real-time changes, especially in flood-prone southern states and snowy northern regions.
