Several regions across the United States have been hit by record snowfall and freezing temperatures this winter, with Syracuse, New York, one of the hardest-hit areas.
Oswego County ‘hit with four feet of snow in 24 hours’ Syracuse website The warning said the storm was “definitely a nuclear storm,” the report said.
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The newspaper warned on January 2 that “several Oswego County towns have received up to 4 feet of snow since New Year’s Day. it will still come. Businesses have closed and residents are trapped inside. “
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The website added: “Pulaski, Sandy Creek and Orwell appear to be the hardest hit areas. Some local fire departments are unable to respond to emergencies.”
Despite the light snowfall, the National Weather Service predicts more “snow showers” are possible in the area on January 4 and 5. The good news, however, is that the “moderate to heavy snow” is over, according to the National Weather Service. However, the National Weather Service warned that heavy snow could hit other parts of the United States.
The National Weather Service warns that snow will still fall in other parts of the country
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The entire United States is not yet free from the threat of heavy snowfall. “Heavy snow will occur in portions of the Great Lakes, Sierra Nevada, northern intermountain areas and northern Rockies…” the National Weather Service’s forecast for January 4-6 states.
The National Weather Service warned that snow will continue to fall in parts of the country. The website’s January 3 forecast warned, “In addition, rain and high-elevation snow will occur in parts of the Northwest from Saturday night into Monday morning. In addition, heavy snow will occur in the Sierra Nevada and northern intermountain areas on Monday.”
Parts of the U.S. to see heavy rain instead of snow
Warmer parts of the country will have to deal with heavy rain. “Heavy rain will continue over Northern California on Sunday. As a result, the WPC has issued a minor risk (Level 2/4) for excessive rainfall from Sunday into Monday morning. Associated heavy rain will primarily cause localized flash flooding, with urban areas, roads, small streams, and burn scars being the most vulnerable,” the NWS wrote.
“At the same time, large amounts of moisture will move over the West Coast and rain will move into California/Pacific Northwest and the Great Basin. On Saturday, a moisture-laden airstream will bring heavy rain in northern/central California and Southern California,” the National Weather Service noted. “As a result, the WPC has issued a minor risk (Level 2/4) of excessive rainfall for Northern, Central, and Southern California from Saturday to Sunday morning. Associated heavy rains will primarily cause localized flash flooding, with urban areas, roads, small streams, and burn scars being most susceptible.”
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This article was originally published by Men’s Journal on January 4, 2026, and first appeared in the News section. Click here to add Men’s Diary as your go-to source.