Arctic surge to fuel early-week storm for Midwest and Northeast; plus the Western avalanche death toll rises, and Hurricane Melissa upgraded
Arctic surge to fuel early-week storm for Midwest and Northeast; plus the Western avalanche death toll rises, and Hurricane Melissa upgraded  
Podcast: AccuWeather Daily
Published On: Thu Feb 26 2026
Description: Fresh Arctic air will set the stage for a storm early next week that could bring disruptive snow, ice and travel impacts from the Midwest to the Northeast, following several minor rounds of wintry weather. Also, two snowmobilers were killed in separate Idaho and Utah avalanches as dangerous conditions push US avalanche deaths to 16 this year. Plus, a new report by the National Hurricane Center has pegged Hurricane Melissa with 190 mph winds, tied for the strongest ever measured in the Atlantic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices