Alyssa Robinette

Colorado Springs

Meteorologist and Content Manager at Earth Networks

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Weekend Weather Preview

2 months ago | weatherbug.com | Weatherbug's Keegan Miller |Alyssa Robinette

Weather across the nation gradually calms by the end of the weekend, but not before the Eastern U.S. falls under another smorgasbord of winter storm hazards. Saturday A burgeoning low pressure system is set to shift rapidly eastward as the day progresses, primarily threatening the Northeast through the interior South.
Weekend Weather Preview

Jan 16, 2025 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

A major winter storm will wreak havoc on weekend plans across the U.S. Not only will there be soggy, wintry weather, but the coldest air of the season so far will make an appearance. Saturday An upper-level weather system will deepen over the nation’s midsection on Saturday, sending a cold front through the Eastern U.S. The western fringes of the weather system will also have some moisture associated with it.
The Link Between Santa Ana Winds and Wildfires

Jan 12, 2025 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

As we head into the coldest months of the year, a natural phenomenon, known as Santa Ana winds, will start to pick up. These winds are often associated with a few of California's largest and deadliest wildfires. Santa Ana winds are strong and extremely dry downslope winds, also known as katabatic winds, that affect coastal southern California and northern Baja California. They most often occur during the autumn and winter months between October to March.
Weekend Weather Preview

Jan 9, 2025 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

A busy week of weather will continue into the weekend as a one-two punch of weather systems impact the nation. Bitter cold, Arctic air also has no plans on departing the U.S.Saturday One weather system will move out of the Eastern U.S. into the Atlantic Ocean for the start of the weekend. Most of the precipitation associated with this system will occur early in the day. However, some moisture on the northern fringes of the storm will continue to be funneled into the Northeast throughout the day.
Weekend Weather Preview

Dec 5, 2024 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

Multiple storm systems create a soggy, wintry forecast this weekend for the Northwest, south-central U.S. and Northeast. If you are holiday shopping or needing to get outside, it should be free of any weather concerns elsewhere. Saturday There will be the combination of lake-effect snow and a warm front that affects the north-central U.S., Great Lakes and Northeast to start the weekend.
Thanksgiving Week Storm Moves Coast to Coast

Nov 25, 2024 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

Old Man Winter will make an appearance in the Western U.S. leading up to Thanksgiving. Some of the highest elevations will be measuring snow in feet, not inches! This winter storm will head towards the Northeast by Turkey Day. A low pressure system and associated cold front will slowly move across the Western U.S. through Tuesday. While the system does weaken slightly as it moves over the mountains, there will be plenty of cold air and Pacific moisture associated with it.
Wintry Mix Eyes Great Lakes, Northeast Through Tuesday

Nov 25, 2024 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

After bringing plenty of rain and mountain snow to the West, a strengthening low pressure system slides across the eastern half of the nation. Some spots will have to contend with snow, sleet and freezing rain into Tuesday!A strengthening low pressure system will slowly drift across the Midwest and Great Lakes today, before drifting into the Northeast on Tuesday. There will also be an associated cold front that is dragged through the Ohio and Tennessee valleys and the Deep South today.
Thanksgiving Travel Outlook: Travel Headaches For Both Coasts

Nov 21, 2024 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

Friday Two pesky low pressure systems will impact both coasts on Friday. One will be centered over the Northeast, while the other hovers just off the Northwest. Both will bring rainy, wintry weather, strong winds and some travel impacts. Across the Northeast and Northwest, winds will likely generally gust between 40 and 50 mph. However, along the immediate coast of the Northwest and the tallest elevations could see locally higher wind gusts of 60 mph or more.
Scary Trick-or-Treat Forecast for Most of the U.S.

Oct 29, 2024 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

Multiple weather systems lead to a scary forecast for most of the U.S. as people head out to trick-or-treat on Halloween night. Multiple layers and winter coats will also be a necessity for some in addition to the kiddos Halloween costumes, while record warmth is possible for others. A frightful low pressure system will move across the Great Lakes on Halloween night, dragging a dangerous cold front across the Midwest, Lower Mississippi Valley and western Gulf Coast.
Stay Out Of Floodwaters - The Hidden Dangers

Oct 10, 2024 | weatherbug.com | Alyssa Robinette

Turn Around, Don’t Drown! – Don’t Walk or Drive through Flooded Areas Always follow warnings about flooded roads. Cars or other vehicles won’t protect you from floodwaters as they can be swept away or may stall in moving water. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock a person off their feet. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars and small SUVs and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks.