The final days of 2025 are shaping up to be a tale of two storms, just as millions of Americans prepare to make their postholiday journey home.
An atmospheric river continues to drench Southern California, unleashing heavy rain, mountain snow, and mudslides in areas already scarred by wildfire. Meanwhile, the Northeast is bracing for a winter storm, with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected to stretch from the Great Lakes to New England.
The National Weather Service has issued storm warnings for both regions, citing dangerous conditions such as flooded roads and debris flows in Southern California, to icy highways and reduced visibility in New York City and beyond. It’s poor timing for holiday travelers and for residents who may be away and unable to prepare their homes for what’s coming…