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January outlook: How will it feel where you live?

The Weather Channel · Just In
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel
Just In

Ready to ring in the new year? Well, you’ll want to take a look at these temperatures first. Mother Nature has a temperature split up her sleeve for January that will leave some of you reaching for your heavy winter jacket while others will be shedding layers.

Breakdown
  • A major temperature split is expected across the U.S. to start 2026.
  • Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast will see below average temperatures. 12s
  • Southwest and Rockies forecasted to have above average warmth. 20s
  • Much of the West and South will also experience warmer conditions. 27s