Weather Briefing – Thursday, January 15, 2026- ServiceMaster
Stat 1: 2025 was the 3rd warmest year on record for the globe and the 4th warmest on record for the United States. Nine of the ten warmest years have occurred since 2012.
Stat 2: While Southern California has started 2026 with record rainfall, Texas remains extremely dry with increasing drought concerns. The last significant rainfall (above 0.10”) in the Dallas–Fort Worth area occurred nearly two months ago.
HIGH IMPACT WEATHER EVENTS
ROUNDS OF SNOW TO IMPACT THE NORTHEAST INTO THE WEEKEND
A couple of storm systems will push through the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Interior Northeast over the next few days, with snow lingering through Sunday for some. The combination of multiple systems could produce nearly a foot of snow from western New York into northeast Ohio.
SNOW TARGETS THE DEEP SOUTH
A deep surge of Arctic air behind a strong cold front could bring a wintry mix or accumulating snow as far south as Texas and Florida late Saturday into Sunday. Areas unaccustomed to winter weather may experience slick roads and unexpected business disruptions.
TEMPERATURES DROP 10° TO 20° BELOW AVERAGE IN DAYS AHEAD
Freezing temperatures are expected as far south as Texas, the Gulf Coast, and into the Florida Panhandle. Saturday night, Sunday night, and Monday night will be critical periods to monitor for freeze impacts.
WINDY CONDITIONS AND FIRE RISK STRETCH ACROSS MIDDLE AMERICA
Strong wind gusts up to 60+ mph will persist through the weekend across the Plains into Texas from Friday through Sunday. Fire risk will increase across portions of the Central and Southern Plains due to very dry conditions.
SOUTHERN STORM ORGANIZES NEXT WEEK
We’re watching a southern track system next week that may develop over Southeast Texas and bring heavy rain and possible severe storms along the Gulf Coast.
SNOW TO PERSIST ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST, GREAT LAKES, AND INTERIOR NORTHEAST
A series of wintry systems will bring multiple rounds of light to steady snow across the northeastern United States through Friday and into the weekend. The greatest snowfall totals are expected from western New York into northeast Ohio, including Buffalo and Cleveland, with totals exceeding 12 inches. Farther east, 1–4 inches are expected across the Mid‑Atlantic and New England by Sunday.
SNOW POSSIBLE FOR THE SOUTH
Watch out for the deepening front with subfreezing air to reach the Gulf Coast by late Saturday into Sunday.
The chance for a wintry mix and snow is likely with a frosty coating to 1" possible from East Texas into the Florida Panhandle.
The south isn’t used to snow sticking on the ground, so travel in San Antonio, Houston, Atlanta, and Tallahassee may be rough Sunday morning.
DEEP POOL OF FRIGID AIR BLANKETS THE COUNTRY
A widespread cold snap will bring temperatures 10° to 20° below normal nationwide. The coldest nights are expected from Saturday evening through Monday night. While not record‑breaking, freezing temperatures may extend into Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and northern Florida. Portions of the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast may experience temperatures near zero for one to two of these nights during this cold snap.
STRONG WINDS WILL PLAGUE THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRY – FIRE RISK INCREASES
Strong winds will persist across the Northern Plains and Montana, south into Texas Friday and through at least Saturday. Sunday should remain quite windy, as well.
Some wind gusts hold the potential to reach 60 mph or greater at times. Most of Oklahoma & Northern Texas will see heightened fire risks on Friday and most likely again on Saturday with dry conditions in place.
POSSIBLE STORM ORGANIZES ACROSS TEXAS NEXT WEEK, MOVES EAST
With a quiet stretch of flooding rain and severe thunderstorms through the weekend, we turn our attention to next week.
There are a few signals supporting the chance for a storm system to organize by Wednesday across Eastern Texas. There could be some heavy rain here with this system with the chance for a couple of embedded severe thunderstorms.
Early indications support rain totals of 1" or higher for areas like Dallas, San Antonio, Houston with major cities like Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, and eventually Atlanta into late next week.
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WHAT TO DO/TIPS:
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Safety First: Prioritize personal safety and that of your family. Avoid flooded areas and downed power lines.
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Document Damage: Take photos or videos of any damage to your property for insurance claims.
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Secure Property: Cover broken windows, tarp roofs, and board up openings to prevent further damage.
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Contact Insurance: Notify your insurance company as soon as possible to start the claims process.
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Mitigate Mold: Dry out the affected areas within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
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Dispose of Debris: Remove debris safely to prevent accidents and further damage.
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