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Daily Storm Report for April 1, 2026

A dated forecast discussion from the WDS ops desk.

Free daily forecastApril 1, 2026

Daily Storm Report for April 1, 2026

Updated by Henry Margusity

Extended Weather Discussion (Next 15 Days and Beyond)

Looking out over the next couple of weeks, the pattern will trend colder across portions of the northern and northeastern United States, as periodic surges of colder air drop southward from Canada. This will support a continuation of an active storm track, with multiple systems moving from the western U.S. into the Plains and eventually into eastern Canada. On the northern side of these systems, snowfall will remain a concern, particularly across the northern tier and into the Northeast, where late-season snow events are still likely, especially through around April 13th–15th. Some of this snow may extend into parts of eastern Canada and occasionally clip the northeastern U.S., depending on storm track and temperature profiles.

This pattern reflects a broader highly variable regime, where temperatures and conditions will fluctuate between brief warmups and renewed cold shots — a typical early spring transition pattern. As a result, even as we move deeper into April, winter-like conditions will not fully release their grip immediately, and additional snow events remain possible beyond mid-month, particularly across higher latitudes and elevations.

However, confidence increases that after April 15th, the overall pattern will begin to shift more consistently toward spring, with warmer air becoming more dominant and the frequency of snow events diminishing. While some variability will still exist into late April and even early May, the risk for impactful winter weather should gradually decrease, allowing for a more sustained transition into a milder, springtime pattern.

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