Meteorologist Henry Margusity reports a significant shift in the weather pattern beginning December 8, 2025, characterized as a "Clipper Parade" that will send multiple fast-moving storm systems from the Midwest into the Northeast over the coming weeks. The current disturbance is already producing snow across parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky, while a new clipper system is set to track through the Great Lakes. This pattern is ushering in a deep freeze, with a very cold air mass expected to lock into place and fuel continuous winter weather for the northern tier of the country.
The most intense snowfall is forecast for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions, particularly Northern Michigan and Wisconsin, where strong winds and arctic air will generate heavy lake-effect snow. While the southern states may remain relatively quiet for the next week, Margusity warns that the storm track could shift southward by late December, potentially bringing snow and ice threats to the South around the holidays. Travelers and pedestrians are urged to use caution, as the combination of fresh snow and freezing temperatures will create hazardous, slippery conditions.