Multiple states were expected to see snow on Tuesday, while widespread freeze warnings spanned the southern U.S.

At 2:32 a.m. on Saturday, the NWS Hanford CA released a winter weather advisory valid from 4 p.m. until Sunday 10 p.m. The advisory is for Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon,

The early season reports of snow and frigid cold follow pre-season forecasts that a cold, wet winter could be in store for parts of the U.S. The Climate Prediction Center previously warned that the Great Lakes region is likely to receive plenty of precipitation this winter.

AccuWeather expects the Northwest and the northern Rockies—including Idaho, Montana and Wyoming—to see some of the season’s best ski conditions, with frequent storms piling up a deep snowpack. The strongest snowfall may arrive before midwinter, with a short late-season lull possible before storminess returns in early spring.

We are taking a look at the different type of winter weather alerts ranging from a Winter Storm Warning to an Extreme Cold Warning.

Yosemite is under a winter weather advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:32 a.m. The advisory is valid from 4 p.m. until Sunday Nov. 16, at 10 p.m.

Still, it wasn't the earliest snow of the winter season in Nashville. According to the weather service, the earliest measurable snowfall was one inch on Oct. 30, 1925. It wasn't even the most snow seen on Nov. 10. In 1996, the weather service measured 1.3 inches, according to historical data.

Forecasting for an entire season is very difficult, and it’s no secret that it lacks the skill of a day-to-day forecast.

On Friday at 3:14 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory in effect until noon for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

The NWS Las Vegas NV released a winter weather advisory at 12:58 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Thursday 7 p.m. until Friday 10 a.m. for Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County.

The WUSA9 Weather Impact Team is forecasting a winter with above-average snowfall despite a La Niña set-up. Ready or not - winter is coming! Your WUSA9 Weather Impact Team has put together the 2025 - 2026 Winter Weather Outlook. Let's start with a look back at last winter.