The end\u2011of\u2011year celebrations continue across the United States, and as Americans get ready for New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day, the country is bracing for some notable weather changes during the holiday stretch.<\/p>\n
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham, most of the nation will enjoy relatively calm conditions. Still, a few regions could see enough snow to create hazardous travel, especially for those hitting the roads for the festivities.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost of the country can expect fairly quiet weather for New Year\u2019s Eve,\u201d Buckingham said. \u201cHowever, there\u2019s one area to watch closely \u2014 from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and into the Northeast \u2014 where snow could lead to slick and slippery roads.\u201d<\/p>\n
Interstate 35 in northern Iowa was closed as a blizzard slammed the area this weekend, bringing heavy snow and strong winds that reduced visibility. pic.twitter.com\/jz6oh2vfC3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 AccuWeather (@accuweather) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Snowstorm threatens northern states from the Dakotas to Maine<\/p>\n Buckingham also warned that a New Year\u2019s Eve snowstorm is expected to sweep in from Canada and move into the northern United States.<\/p>\n \u201cA storm approaching from Canada between New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day is expected to bring accumulating snow and a surge of cold air across the Midwest, the Great Lakes, and the Northeast,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n A potent winter storm reaching peak intensity today from the upper Midwest to the Great Lakes with freezing rain across interior New England. In the meantime, arctic air will surge into the eastern two-thirds of the country including Florida followed by a quick warm-up across the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/AobEqKPRqb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 National Weather Service (@NWS) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Rain for the West Coast<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the West Coast is gearing up for rounds of rain stretching from California to Oregon and Washington. The rainfall is expected to gradually ease as the days go on.<\/p>\n Forecasters also note that on New Year\u2019s Day, a storm spinning over the Pacific near Mexico could push additional clouds and showers into these same states.<\/p>\n Related stories<\/p>\n Get your game on! Whether you\u2019re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.<\/p>\n Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more \u2013 plus, stay updated on the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage<\/a>, right at your fingertips \u2013 anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n