Daily Storm Report for March 31, 2026

An increasingly active and dynamic weather pattern is expected to persist over the next 10 to 15 days, with multiple storm systems tracking from the western United States into the Plains and onward into eastern Canada. Each of these systems will bring a variety of impacts, including snow and mixed precipitation across the northern tier, along with the potential for severe weather farther south. This will result in a highly variable pattern with frequent changes in conditions across much of the country. Across the northern Plains and into southern Canada, repeated rounds of wintry precipitation are expected. These systems could produce substantial snowfall accumulations over time, along with periods of sleet and freezing rain, leading to travel and infrastructure concerns. The cumulative effect of multiple storms may result in significant late-season winter impacts in these regions. Farther south, these same systems will support episodes of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms as warmer air remains in place, especially across the central and eastern United States. Despite an overall warming trend across much of the eastern half of the country, the broader pattern will continue to support intrusions of colder air, particularly across the northern United States and Canada. As a result, winter-like conditions may persist in these areas through mid-April. At this time, the transition toward a more stable and consistent spring pattern is expected to occur closer to mid-April, around the 15th, when the frequency and intensity of wintry systems should begin to diminish.