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## 1. Atmospheric River Map Shows States Facing Heavy Rain, Avalanches Possible - Newsweek

**URL:** [https://www.newsweek.com/atmospheric-river-pineapple-express-rain-avalanches-11334841](https://www.newsweek.com/atmospheric-river-pineapple-express-rain-avalanches-11334841)  
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By Joe Edwards

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Forecasters say an atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain to Washington, southeastern Alaska and British Columbia from this weekend into early next week.

“The pattern raises renewed flooding and avalanche concerns following recent extreme rain and snowfall across the region,” AccuWeather said in a media advisory shared with Newsweek on Friday.

AccuWeather predicts that the system, known as a Pineapple Express, will bring heavy moisture to British Columbia and parts of Washington starting this weekend and lasting into early next week, with further effects reaching southeastern Alaska. [...] According to the outlet, the most intense rainfall is expected on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, with notable effects also likely across northwestern Washington and the mainland areas of British Columbia. The west-facing slopes of the Olympic Mountains, the Cascades and the Coast Mountains remain most at risk, while Oregon is expected to receive little, if any, rainfall.

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Vancouver Island may see 4 to 8 inches of rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving even more. Urban areas along the Interstate 5 corridor near Seattle and Bellingham, as well as the Vancouver metro region, face an elevated threat of flash flooding. Smaller streams and short coastal rivers could also rise quickly, AccuWeather said. [...] “The storm will bring a combination of heavy rain, strong winds and snow, with impacts varying significantly across the southeastern Alaska panhandle. Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely across much of the panhandle on Friday, with one to three inches possible through Friday night,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.

“Flooding concerns will increase once snow changes to rain, particularly in areas with deep snowpack, even though not all of the snow will melt with this storm. Snow- and ice-clogged storm drains may cause water to pond in locations that typically do not flood,” Buckingham added.

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# Atmospheric River Map Shows States Facing Heavy Rain, Avalanches Possible

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Jan 09, 2026 at 09:22 AM EST

By Joe Edwards

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Forecasters say an atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain to Washington, southeastern Alaska and British Columbia from this weekend into early next week.

“The pattern raises renewed flooding and avalanche concerns following recent extreme rain and snowfall across the region,” AccuWeather said in a media advisory shared with *Newsweek* on Friday.

AccuWeather predicts that the system, known as a Pineapple Express, will bring heavy moisture to British Columbia and parts of Washington starting this weekend and lasting into early next week, with further effects reaching southeastern Alaska.

According to the outlet, the most intense rainfall is expected on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, with notable effects also likely across northwestern Washington and the mainland areas of British Columbia. The west-facing slopes of the Olympic Mountains, the Cascades and the Coast Mountains remain most at risk, while Oregon is expected to receive little, if any, rainfall.

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Vancouver Island may see 4 to 8 inches of rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving even more. Urban areas along the Interstate 5 corridor near Seattle and Bellingham, as well as the Vancouver metro region, face an elevated threat of flash flooding. Smaller streams and short coastal rivers could also rise quickly, AccuWeather said.

The National Weather Service (NWS) describes [atmospheric rivers](https://www.newsweek.com/atmospheric-river-us-floods-2054929) as “relatively long, narrow regions in the atmosphere – like rivers in the sky – that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics.”

While they can vary in size and strength, a typical atmospheric river “carries an amount of water vapor roughly equivalent to the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River,” the agency says. When they make landfall, they can release water vapor as snow or rain.

A Pineapple Express is [a type of atmospheric river](https://www.newsweek.com/pineapple-express-to-lash-northwest-again-after-major-flooding-11214423) where moisture accumulates in the tropical Pacific around Hawaii, bringing heavy rain or snow to the U.S. and Canada’s West Coasts, the National Ocean Service says.

“The storm will bring a combination of heavy rain, strong winds and snow, with impacts varying significantly across the southeastern Alaska panhandle. Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely across much of the panhandle on Friday, with one to three inches possible through Friday night,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.

“Flooding concerns will increase once snow changes to rain, particularly in areas with deep snowpack, even though not all of the snow will melt with this storm. Snow- and ice-clogged storm drains may cause water to pond in locations that typically do not flood,” Buc

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## 2. Severe thunderstorms sweep across upstate NY with 60 mph wind gusts. Warnings issued - Democrat and Chronicle

**URL:** [https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/weather/2026/01/09/severe-thunderstorms-sweep-across-upstate-ny-with-60-mph-wind-gusts-warnings-issued/88107259007/](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/weather/2026/01/09/severe-thunderstorms-sweep-across-upstate-ny-with-60-mph-wind-gusts-warnings-issued/88107259007/)  
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# Severe thunderstorms sweep across upstate NY with 60 mph wind gusts. Warnings issued

New York Connect Team

USA Today Network

Jan. 9, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ET

The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Allegany and eastern Cattaraugus counties as fast-moving storms swept east at 40 to 50 mph.

Forecasters warned of wind gusts up to 60 mph, which could damage roofs, siding and trees and lead to power outages. Radar also indicated small hail, though wind posed the primary threat.

Communities affected included Canandaigua, Geneva, Newark, Webster, Oswego, Dansville, Geneseo, Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville and surrounding areas. Portions of Interstates 90, 390 and 86 were impacted during the warnings. [...] Officials urged residents to seek shelter immediately, moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building, and to avoid travel if possible while storms passed through the region.

Storms continued moving east into the early evening, with conditions expected to improve once the line cleared the area.

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# Severe thunderstorms sweep across upstate NY with 60 mph wind gusts. Warnings issued

New York Connect Team

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Jan. 9, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ET

The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Allegany and eastern Cattaraugus counties as fast-moving storms swept east at 40 to 50 mph.

Forecasters warned of wind gusts up to 60 mph, which could damage roofs, siding and trees and lead to power outages. Radar also indicated small hail, though wind posed the primary threat.

Communities affected included Canandaigua, Geneva, Newark, Webster, Oswego, Dansville, Geneseo, Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville and surrounding areas. Portions of Interstates 90, 390 and 86 were impacted during the warnings.

Officials urged residents to seek shelter immediately, moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building, and to avoid travel if possible while storms passed through the region.

Storms continued moving east into the early evening, with conditions expected to improve once the line cleared the area.

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## 3. Taking a look at the impacts of extreme weather - cbsnews.com

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## 4. 60 mph wind gusts, snow and ice in forecast for parts of New York - Democrat and Chronicle

**URL:** [https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/weather/2026/01/09/new-york-winter-weather-forecast-snow-wind-ice-predicted-advisories-warnings/88098162007/](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/weather/2026/01/09/new-york-winter-weather-forecast-snow-wind-ice-predicted-advisories-warnings/88098162007/)  
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# 60 mph wind gusts, snow and ice in forecast for parts of New York

Brandi D. Addison

USA TODAY NETWORK

Jan. 9, 2026, 12:22 p.m. ET

New York will see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain this weekend, with accumulating snow likely across interior mountain ranges and lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes.

Winter Weather Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect for portions of western and northern New York. Strong southwest winds gusting near 60 mph Friday afternoon and evening may make travel difficult, especially inland and near ridge tops.

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# 60 mph wind gusts, snow and ice in forecast for parts of New York

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Jan. 9, 2026, 12:22 p.m. ET

New York will see a [mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain this weekend](/story/weather/2026/01/06/new-york-weather-snow-squalls-winter-january-2026/88043912007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113701p002350c002350d00----v113701d--51--b--51--&gca-ft=230&gca-ds=sophi), with accumulating snow likely across interior mountain ranges and lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes.

Winter Weather Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect for portions of western and northern New York. Strong southwest winds gusting near 60 mph Friday afternoon and evening may make travel difficult, especially inland and near ridge tops.

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## 5. Northern Lights Set To Dazzle Fifteen US States Tonight - Evrim Ağacı

**URL:** [https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/northern-lights-set-to-dazzle-fifteen-us-states-tonight-523236](https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/northern-lights-set-to-dazzle-fifteen-us-states-tonight-523236)  
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# Northern Lights Set To Dazzle Fifteen US States Tonight

## A rare geomagnetic storm driven by fast solar winds and coronal mass ejections could bring the aurora borealis as far south as New York and Wisconsin, with peak viewing expected overnight if skies stay clear. [...] The night sky across northern parts of the United States is about to put on a rare and breathtaking show, as the Northern Lights—also known as the aurora borealis—are forecasted to be visible across as many as 15 states between January 8 and January 9, 2026. This spectacle, typically reserved for the far reaches of Alaska or Canada, is being driven much farther south by an unusual surge of solar activity. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a G1-level geomagnetic storm, triggered by a potent burst of solar wind and several coronal mass ejections (CMEs), is set to peak overnight, creating ideal conditions for aurora chasers in the U.S. (as reported by Space.com and NOAA). [...] NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for January 9, 2026, and their aurora forecast maps show that the best chances for seeing the lights will be in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. But that’s not all. Residents in Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, Wisconsin, Idaho, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York are also in the potential visibility zone, with cities and towns in these states urged to keep an eye on the northern horizon. As the SWPC notes, “The lights are typically best within an hour or two of midnight, meaning you should keep an eye out between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.” But the best window, according to multiple sources, is between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. Eastern time, when geomagnetic activity is expected to be at its peak.

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# Northern Lights Set To Dazzle Fifteen US States Tonight

## A rare geomagnetic storm driven by fast solar winds and coronal mass ejections could bring the aurora borealis as far south as New York and Wisconsin, with peak viewing expected overnight if skies stay clear.

The night sky across northern parts of the United States is about to put on a rare and breathtaking show, as the Northern Lights—also known as the aurora borealis—are forecasted to be visible across as many as 15 states between January 8 and January 9, 2026. This spectacle, typically reserved for the far reaches of Alaska or Canada, is being driven much farther south by an unusual surge of solar activity. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a G1-level geomagnetic storm, triggered by a potent burst of solar wind and several coronal mass ejections (CMEs), is set to peak overnight, creating ideal conditions for aurora chasers in the U.S. (as reported by Space.com and NOAA).

So, what’s behind this rare opportunity? According to RUSSPAIN and Space.com, an exceptionally fast stream of solar wind—traveling at up to 700 kilometers per second, which is more than double the usual background speed—is colliding with Earth’s magnetosphere. This, combined with multiple CMEs heading toward our planet, is expected to spark minor geomagnetic storms, pushing the auroral oval well into the northern United States. The result: colorful ribbons and waves of light could appear in the night sky, sometimes as far south as New York, Vermont, and even Wyoming, depending on how the storm unfolds.

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for January 9, 2026, and their aurora forecast maps show that the best chances for seeing the lights will be in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. But that’s not all. Residents in Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, Wisconsin, Idaho, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York are also in the potential visibility zone, with cities and towns in these states urged to keep an eye on the northern horizon. As the SWPC notes, “The lights are typically best within an hour or two of midnight, meaning you should keep an eye out between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.” But the best window, according to multiple sources, is between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. Eastern time, when geomagnetic activity is expected to be at its peak.

Of course, seeing the aurora is never a guarantee. Even with the perfect storm of solar activity, a few earthly obstacles remain. Chief among them: the weather. As the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel points out, rain and cloudy skies across parts of Wisconsin—one of the prime viewing states—could hinder the view for many hopeful skywatchers. Cities like Milwaukee, Wausau, Stevens Point, Green Bay, and Appleton are all forecasted to have varying degrees of cloud cover or precipitation throughout the night of January 8, potentially obscuring the spectacle. And even in clear conditions, urban light pollution remains a formidable foe. The glow from city lights can easily overpower the faint arcs of the aurora, especially in more southern states where the display is likely to be dimmer and lower on the horizon.

For those determined not to miss out, experts recommend heading to rural areas or designated Dark Sky parks—places where artificial lighting is minimal and the view to the north is unobstructed. According to the Daily Galaxy and Space.com, some of the best spots in Wisconsin include Newport State Park, the Driftless Region, Harrington Beach State Park, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Kohler-Andrae State Park, and Parnell Tower. But similar advice holds true in every state within the auroral viewline: get away from city lights, find a high vantage point, and look north.

Experienced aurora hunters also stress the importance of patience and preparation. As RUSSPAIN notes, “Let your eyes adjust to the darkness—just 30 minutes without bright screens or white light is enough.” Even a quick glance at your phone can ruin your night vision, so resist the urge to check social media while you wait. Instead, use your phone’s camera to scan the sky; modern smartphones can often pick up faint auroras before they’re visible to the naked eye. For those hoping to capture the moment, a tripod and long exposure settings are your best friends. Experimenting with different camera settings can yield stunning results, even if the aurora appears faint or milky to the eye.

Staying warm is another crucial tip—January nights in the northern states are notoriously cold, and aurora hunting often involves long stretches of waiting outdoors. Layer up, bring a thermos, and settle in for wha

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