Snow, bitter cold temperatures ring in 2026 in the Northeast while Southern California under flood threat
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Key Points:
- New Year's Day brought significant snow and cold temperatures to the Northeast and Great Lakes, with cities like Rochester and Buffalo receiving six inches of snow and coastal New England expecting continued snowfall into the afternoon.
- Arctic air following a snow squall caused frigid wind chills, with temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits across major cities including New York City, Boston, and northern New England.
- Lake-effect snow is forecasted to persist through Saturday morning in the Northeast, with winter storm warnings in effect and upstate New York cities like Oswego and Watertown potentially receiving 12 to 24 inches of snow.
- Southern California faces heavy rain and flood watches affecting over 17 million people, with the Rose Parade experiencing rain for only the
