AccuWeather long-range experts say the harshest cold of winter is likely in the rearview mirror, but the rest of the season will bring various weather threats, including ice jams, flooding, severe storms, and an increased risk of wildfires. “Rising temperatures will melt snow and ice over the next few weeks, which can trigger ice jams and river flooding earlier than usual, especially along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers,” said Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather Long-Range Expert. Forecasters say an extended dry stretch in California will be coming to an end with more rain and some snowfall in the mountains. Rain and snow will also return to the Rockies and the rest of the West in the weeks ahead. Even with 30 percent of the country having snowpack on the ground, almost 20 percent of the U.S. is currently dealing with severe, extreme, or exceptional drought conditions, compared to 17 percent at this time last year.
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