‘Dramatic’ Warmup Expected Soon Across Most of US: Forecasters

A large portion of the United States will see significantly higher temperatures soon

A map issued on Jan. 16, 2024, shows the forecasted temperatures across the lower 48 states. NOAA Climate Prediction Center

A large portion of the United States will see significantly higher temperatures starting in a few days, according to the U.S. National Weather Service and other forecasters.

The weather service’s 6-to-10-day outlook, issued Jan. 16, shows that the entire continental United States, Hawaii, and some portions of Alaska will see slightly higher to well-above-normal temperatures between Jan. 22 and Jan. 26.