Direct Weather has released its 2025–2026 snowfall forecast, offering a state-by-state outlook on when Americans can expect the first flakes of winter. The forecast, published on September 17, is based on past weather patterns, geography, and early seasonal signals.
Early Snow in the Rockies and High Peaks
The first snowfall forecast points to September dustings in the Rockies, especially on mountain peaks in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. While these early flakes are unlikely to reach most communities, they signal the official start of the cold season.
By early October, snow could spread across the Rockies, Utah, and South Dakota’s higher elevations.
October to November: Northern States Join In
By late October, Washington’s Cascades, Oregon, northern New England, and the Upper Midwest are expected to see their first snowfalls.
November marks a wider transition as winter ramps up. Snowfall could expand across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, Kansas, the Midwest, New York, and New England, bringing measurable accumulations to many regions.
December: Snow Moves South and East
According to the snowfall forecast, early December may bring snow into the central Plains and Mid-Atlantic, with cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Boston likely seeing flakes before the holidays, Unofficial Networks reported.
By late December and January, the snow line could shift even farther south, touching northern Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and even parts of Georgia.
What About the Deep South?
For the Deep South and Florida, snowfall remains rare. However, as past winters have shown, surprise snow events can occur even in regions unaccustomed to icy conditions.
Snowfall Forecast Helps Americans Prepare
Direct Weather emphasized that these dates are average projections, and actual snowfall may arrive earlier or later depending on larger atmospheric systems. Still, the 2025–26 snowfall forecast is a useful guide for travelers, skiers, and families preparing for the winter season.
