We are watching a major coastal storm this weekend as below freezing temps continue in the Philadlephia region.

Since we are deep into Arctic air, the snow will be slowing down, for at least one week. As the somewhat warmer air shifts back into Michigan though, the storm track will become active again. Here are the main points of my morning weather update.

Climate change is shifting the weather patterns of Earth in ways that are far-reaching and long-lasting, and a new study details a noticeable rise in extreme weather events in the Arctic, prompted by rising global temperatures.

Before a potential nor'easter impacts Massachusetts, the region will be hit with a bitter blast of freezing air.

Because of this prolonged cold, icy travel conditions are expected to continue due to lingering ice on roads and surfaces. On Monday afternoon, Austin may see more improvement with a high near 33 degrees, but many Hill Country locations are likely to remain below freezing through another day.

Already recognized for its excellence and even adopted for operational weather forecasting, the European Space Agency's Arctic Weather Satellite has now fulfilled its most important role. This small prototype mission has succeeded in paving the way for a new constellation of similar satellites,

For India, these changes can influence the timing and strength of the monsoon, with implications for agriculture, water resources, and disaster preparedness.