Dave Holder

Aurora

Weather Nation Meteorologist, OU Sooners, storm chaser, I play poker sometimes, Google Earth on clean mode is best, ENFP with 🐈 🐈 Opinions are my own!

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Weekend Severe Risk in Montana Ahead of Pattern Change

5 days ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While much of the western U.S. will feel record-breaking heat over the weekend, a big change to the weather pattern is expected as we head into next week. As this transition occurs, Montana will see rounds of thunderstorms, with some severe potential. With temperatures pushing 90°F across Big Sky Country, sufficient instability will be available for thunderstorms to develop and strengthen. These storms could organize underneath strong upper-level winds.
Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Back in the Forecast for New Mexico and Texas

1 week ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

We've had a little break across Texas from active weather, but it will quickly come to an end as we see the next upper-level system emerge from the west. While the upper low moves closer, surface low pressure will deepen, bringing in plenty of moisture from the Gulf. As this occurs, instability will grow each afternoon as temperatures warm. As these ingredients come together, severe thunderstorms are expected to erupt, with all hazards possible.
Wintry Precipitation Chances Return to the Northern States Sunday

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

A strengthening storm system from the Northwest will move across the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and Northeast over the next few days. Although it will be a mix of rain and snow for many, impactful accumulations of snow will be possible. According to our latest data, areas favored for significant snow include the Arrowhead of Minnesota, the UP of Michigan, and northern New England. Totals over 6" will be possible in these locations through Wednesday morning.
Active Weather Next Week Including Snow and Severe Thunderstorms

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While much of the Southwest has been baking under record-breaking heat the last few days, an upcoming shift in the upper-level pattern will bring big changes through next week, including cooler temperatures and increasing precipitation chances. Much of the country will also see changes, including snow and potentially severe thunderstorms. The first sign of changes will be an increasing chance of rain showers across the Four Corners region.
Record Heat With Big Cool Downs in the Central U.S.

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

8 Mar 2025 8:05 PMAs we look at our southern neighbors bearing the brunt of intense heat, the upper-level ridging responsible will build further north into Texas over the coming days. Cities along the Rio Grande will especially feel the heat, as temperatures soar well into the 90s for Laredo and McAllen. These temperatures will have the chance to break records through Saturday.
Back to Summer-Like Temperatures Across the Southwest

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

After watching widespread record lows this week across the central states, record-breaking warmth is forecasted to return to the Southwest by the end of the upcoming weekend. An upper-level ridge will build over the next few days, warming temperatures and keeping most precipitation away. Southern Arizona will feel temperatures well into the 80s, including Phoenix and Tucson.
Snow for New Mexico and Colorado Through Thursday

Jan 27, 2025 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

After providing southern California with much-needed rainfall, the upper level-cutoff low will slowly move east over the next few days. As this happens, increasing available moisture will lead to widespread rain and snow across the Four Corners, particularly across northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Winter Weather Advisories continue across northwest Arizona for lingering snow, and further winter alerts have been posted for areas farther east.
A Very Mild Alaska Prepares for Further Rain and Snow

Jan 25, 2025 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While the Lower 48 has felt the impacts of repeated intrusions of arctic air, the state of Alaska has been very mild with numerous record-breaking warmth over the recent weeks. On Friday, widespread record highs were noted, including the city of Utqiagvik on the shores of the Arctic Ocean rising above freezing for the first time on record for the day (see above). The pattern of late has been dictated by a strong upper-level ridge over the North Pacific.
Fire Conditions Increasing in Southern California To Start the Week

Dec 7, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

The infamous Santa Ana winds are forecasted to make an appearance across southern California as we head into the upcoming week, and Red Flag Warnings have been issued for Monday and Tuesday (see above). As our weather pattern changes across the western states, a drying, warming wind will set up. This is a downsloping wind, coming from the high deserts down onto the coast. As it does so it dries and warms, and in this case, we'll see relative humidities well below 10% during the afternoon.
Active Weather Returns to the Northwest This Weekend

Dec 7, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While dry weather and foggy conditions have been the talk of the Northwest over the past few days, a potent storm system will be tracking across the area bringing heavy rain and mountain snow just in time for the weekend!As low pressure moves into the Northwest, it will pull up deeper moisture from lower latitudes. This atmospheric river is now forecasted to reach strong levels in spots across the western Washington Coast.