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IS A WARM CUP
February 19, 2026 1:04 pm
Southern California Overview:
- Rain and mountain snow will move across the area today, tapering off in most areas by late afternoon, but lingering in some mountain areas through early Friday. It will be cool and breezy today and tonight, before a slow warming trend begins for the weekend. The next chance of rain is next Tuesday.
- A temporary relief to the recent very active pattern for California. Below average temperature likely from the West Coast into the Plains, while above average temps persist for areas east of the Mississippi River, except for New England. More record high temps possible for the Southeast into Florida. Heavy snow possible from portions of the Central Plains, northeast into the Upper Mississippi Valley and Upper Lakes and from northern New York State into central to northern New England. Severe thunderstorms possible this evening over the Ohio Valley. An elevated to critical fire weather threat will continue across the Southern Plains.