Weather 25 November 2025 - 24 February 2026

High wind warnings and advisories were posted across Southern California Friday as Santa Ana winds intensified, with gusts up to 70 mph possible in mountain and foothill areas, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned of downed trees, scattered power outages, and hazardous driving, especially along Interstate 10 and highways 210 and 66. Freeze warnings and high surf also affected some inland valleys and the Central Coast.

Birmingham Airport suspended runway operations late Thursday after heavy snow, advising passengers to check with airlines for updates. The Met Office issued a red wind warning for Cornwall and amber snow warnings for Wales and the Midlands as Storm Goretti hit. The airport’s Air-Rail Link shuttle will run reduced service until February 2026 for maintenance. National Highways warned of difficult driving conditions around Birmingham overnight.

Montreal’s REM will run overnight New Year’s Eve, covering the full network as the city faces an orange-level freezing-rain warning, the operator said Monday. The REM resumed service after a weekend shutdown for testing tied to its West Island extension. STM will also extend metro hours, with maintenance strikes not affecting service. Environment Canada warned of hazardous travel and possible power outages.

More than 90,000 BC Hydro customers lost power Monday as a windstorm swept the South Coast, with outages hitting the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Gulf Islands. Crews continued repairs Tuesday, focusing on Kent, Hope, and several Gulf Islands. Environment Canada warned of new wind gusts up to 80 km/h for Dec. 17, raising concerns about further outages and tree damage. Some island residents may remain without power overnight.

More than 90,000 BC Hydro customers lost power after a windstorm swept B.C.’s South Coast on Dec. 15, hitting areas including Langley, Maple Ridge, Victoria, and Qualicum. Crews focused on repairs in Kent, Hope, and the Gulf Islands, with daylight and access limiting work. BC Hydro cited weakened trees from years of drought as a key factor in widespread line damage and prolonged outages.

A winter storm is dropping widespread snow from the Midwest through the Appalachians and along the I-95 corridor, while lake-effect bands add heavy accumulations near the Great Lakes. Arctic air is pushing into the East, bringing dangerous wind chills and making roads hazardous. Central Ohio reports 3–5 inches, with up to 7 inches south of I-70. Lake-effect areas near I-80 in Pennsylvania may see 6–8 inches in narrow bands.

Yorkshire Water lifted its hosepipe ban on 10 December 2025 after reservoir levels rebounded to 91.6% and aquifers rose above average, following heavy autumn rainfall. The ban, imposed in July after the driest spring in 132 years, had affected over five million residents. Officials warn continued caution is needed despite the improved water supply.

Storm Bram is hitting the UK and Ireland with gusts near 90mph and torrential rain, prompting “danger to life” warnings and amber alerts for wind and rain. Flood warnings, power outages, and major travel disruption are reported, with Belfast’s Christmas Market closed and reduced rail services in Wales and the South West. Rivers in affected areas are already near capacity after a week of rain.

A major winter storm is bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the interior Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic, with up to a foot possible in some areas, according to NOAA. Meanwhile, a glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection is expected to trigger a moderate geomagnetic storm December 3–4, raising the chance of widespread northern lights midweek.