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MattMakens, Makens Weather

@mmakens@vmst.io

Meteorologist. I work primarily for ag industry as a long-range weather forecaster.

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Joined December 16, 2022

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 5mo ago

Active weather ahead: Severe storms with hail, damaging wind, a few tornadoes, and heavy rain from Texas to the Southeast. Fire danger remains high in the Southern High Plains. Cooler air arrives in the East later this week.

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/4/28/weekly-weather-watch

#weather

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Severe Storms, Flooding Rain, Fire Weather, and Cooler Air Ahead — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Multiple rounds of severe storms and heavy rain will impact Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Southeast, while fire weather continues in the Southern High Plains and cooler air spreads into the eastern U.S.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 7mo ago

Tuesday's Blood Moon: #bloodmoon #eclipse #lunareclipse

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 7mo ago

Critical fire weather from SE Colorado into the southern Plains, heavy rain & flood risk in northern California, and accumulating snow for the Great Lakes. Arctic air drops south this weekend. Big changes ahead. https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/24/weekly-weather-watch

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Fire Weather in the Plains, Flood Risk in California, and Snow for the Great Lakes — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Critical fire weather from southeast Colorado to the southern Plains, heavy rain and flood risk in northern California, and accumulating snow in the Great Lakes highlight this week’s impactful weather pattern across the U.S.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

🚨 Holiday week weather risks:
☔ California: Flooding from atmospheric river
❄️ Northeast: Snow & ice disrupt travel
🔥 Plains: Record warmth, fire danger
Heads up before heading out! #WeatherWatch #HolidayStorm

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/22/weekly-weather-watch

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Holiday Features Flood Threat in California, Snow for the Northeast, & Record Warmth for the Plains — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

A major storm will bring heavy rain and flooding to California, holiday travel delays due to snow in the Northeast, and record warmth and fire danger to parts of the Plains.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 7mo ago

Some snowfall visuals for the season to date. The West is having quite a fall this winter. The East is having a true winter. Quite the visual, isn't it.?!🤬

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

🚨 Heads up!
❄️ Heavy mountain snow in the NW
🌧️ Icy mix from the Great Lakes to New England
🔥 Record warmth for the Central & Eastern U.S.
⚠️ Flooding risk Friday in the TN Valley
Stay weather-aware → @makensweather #WeatherUpdate

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/6/weekly-weather-watch

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Heavy Snow in the Northwest and Icy Mix for Northeast as Big Warm-Up Expands — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Wintry weather brings heavy mountain snow to the Northwest and a freezing rain threat from the Great Lakes to New England, while record warmth surges into the Plains and Southeast through the weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

With 6.8" on the season so far, Denver is officially woefully behind in snowfall - currently the 6th least snowy season to date on record since 1882. This 2026 snowfall season trails 1882, 1889, 2011, 1891, and 1945. Following up on previous posts, Denver continues to see its next snow chance later this week.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

🌀 Watching Jan 8–10 for a potential winter weather window.
Cutoff low scenarios could bring impacts, but confidence is still low–medium with big model swings.
Classic winter pattern — patience required. ❄️

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

2025 included the 2nd warmest December in the Denver Area's recorded history, with snowfall of 6.6" on the month being just shy of average.

#heatwave #denvercolorado #denver #colorado #december

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 6mo ago

Severe storms for the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, & Plains, while freezing rain & snow develop from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast. Late week, flooding rain may become a bigger concern from Oklahoma into the Mississippi Valley. #weather https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/31/weekly-weather-watch

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U.S. Weather This Week: Severe Storms, Flooding Rain, Snow and Ice from the Plains to New England — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

A stalled front will bring a busy stretch of U.S. weather from Tuesday, March 31 through early next week, including severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding concerns, and late-season snow and ice from the Plains and Midwest to the Great Lakes, Northeast, and New England.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

🚨 Wild weather week ahead:
• 3+ ft lake-effect snow near Erie & Ontario
• Freeze hits Florida
• SoCal faces flash flooding risk
Stay alert through Jan 6.
#ONStorm #SoCalWeather #WinterStorm
https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/30/weekly-weather-watch

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Winter Hits Hard: Lake-Effect Snow, Arctic Blast, and Soaking Rains Ahead — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Heavy lake-effect snow, Arctic cold, and Southern California flooding highlight a busy start to the new year. Get the latest 7-day U.S. weather breakdown.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 6mo ago

The ongoing record-breaking heat wave in the West will continue while expanding across the Central U.S. as well. Temperatures are forecast to be 25-35 degrees above average for this time of year, and numerous daily and monthly temperature records are expected to be broken.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 7mo ago

Severe storms, flooding, late-season snow, &record warmth this week. ⚡ Storms: Texas to Midwest 🌧 Flooding: TX, OK, MO, MI ❄ Snow/Ice: Great Lakes to Maine 🌧 Atmospheric River: Pacific Northwest 🔥 Near 90°: Southern California Stay weather aware. https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/10/weekly-weather-watch

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Severe Storms, Flooding, and Late-Season Snow Threats Across the U.S. This Week — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Severe thunderstorms, flooding rains, and winter weather will impact the Midwest, Plains, and Great Lakes this week, while record warmth spreads across the Southwest and Eastern U.S.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 7mo ago

Light snow & ice create slick travel in the Northeast today.
Severe storms from North Texas to the Ozarks midweek.
Heavy rain & flooding threat builds across the south-central Plains this weekend.
Meanwhile, 70s & 80s spread east. 🌡️⛈️

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/3/weekly-weather-watch

#WeatherUpdate

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Wintry Mix in the Northeast, Severe Storms and Flooding Threat Expand Across the South-Central U.S. — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Light snow and ice will create slick travel in the Northeast while severe thunderstorms and flooding threats increase from the southern Plains to the Midwest. Heavy rain and record warmth spread east late week into the weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 7mo ago

Fire danger rises across the High Plains 🔥 Heavy mtn snow continues in the Sierra & Rockies ❄️ Snow spreads from the Northern Plains to New England 🌨 A possible coastal storm for the Mid-Atlantic & Northeast this weekend. Colder air follows next week. https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/18/weekly-weather-watch

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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow for the West and Northern Tier — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Critical fire danger spreads across the High Plains and Midwest while heavy mountain snow continues in the West. A storm brings snow from the Northern Plains to New England, and a coastal system could impact the Northeast this weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 8mo ago

Extreme cold reaches Florida while Alberta clippers bring snow to the North. Another arctic surge is set for the East Coast this weekend. Bitter temps & snow squalls ahead! #WeatherWatch https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/3/weekly-weather-watch

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Arctic Blast Grips Florida as Snow Returns to the Northern U.S. — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Extreme cold stretches into Florida this week as Alberta clippers bring light snow to the Northern U.S. A second wave of arctic air returns to the East by the weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 8mo ago

Lake-effect snow continues near the Great Lakes midweek. Dangerous cold follows. A potentially major winter storm may bring snow and ice from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic Friday into the weekend. Travel impacts likely. ❄️

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/20/weekly-weather-watch

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Heavy Great Lakes Snow Now, Major Winter Storm Threat Late Week into the Weekend — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Lake-effect snow continues in the Great Lakes through midweek, followed by dangerous Arctic cold. A widespread winter storm could bring heavy snow and ice from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic late week into the weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 10mo ago

Big weather week ahead:
🌧️ Flooding rains – Pacific NW
❄️ Snow & wind – Midwest/Great Lakes
🧊 Flash freeze – Saskatchewan
🥶 Arctic cold – Wind chills below -20°F in Upper Midwest by weekend
#WeatherWatch #WinterStorm #ColdSnap

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/9/weekly-weather-watch

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MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 7mo ago

La Niña is weakening — and the Pacific may be setting up for El Niño later this year. Spring: Likely ENSO-neutral Summer/Fall: El Niño becomes favored (~60%) Why this matters: Western U.S. snowpack is in poor shape right now. If El Niño develops and persists into next winter, it could shift storm tracks south and improve precipitation odds in parts of California and the Southwest. Too early for guarantees. But the atmospheric chessboard is moving. We’ll be watching closely. 🌊

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 8mo ago

3 major weather stories this week:
🌨️ Heavy Sierra snow & CA rain
❄️ Northeast clipper brings quick-hit snow
🌬️ Blizzard in Alaska
➡️ Weekend: Rain for the South, possible wintry mix East. Stay alert.

#WeatherWatch
https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/2/10/weekly-weather-watch

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Major Winter Storm Impacts California, Alaska, and the Northeast — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

A stormy week ahead with heavy Sierra snow, Alaska blizzard conditions, and a Northeast clipper system. A new system could bring rain and wintry weather to the East by the weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 8mo ago

Frigid cold for the eastern U.S. with another Arctic surge late week. Temps could break records, even in FL! 🥶
A weekend snowstorm could impact the East Coast with heavy snow and coastal hazards. 🌨

#WinterStorm #ArcticBlast #WeatherUpdate

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/27/weekly-weather-watch

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East Coast Winter Storm & Arctic Cold Sweep U.S. This Weekend — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Dangerous cold continues across the eastern U.S. this week with another Arctic surge on the way. A potential East Coast winter storm could bring heavy snow this weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 8mo ago

Unseasonably warm weather fades fast. ❄️
Cold air and snow return to the Great Lakes & Midwest midweek, with strong winds late week in the Plains.
Winter still has a say.

#WeeklyWeatherWatch

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/1/13/weekly-weather-watch

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Unseasonably Warm Start, Then Wintry Pattern Returns for Midwest and East — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Unusual warmth continues across much of the U.S. early this week before colder air returns midweek, bringing snow and mixed precipitation to the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Appalachians.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

January 2026 Weather Outlook: Warm West, Late-Month Cold Risks, and a Wildly Variable Pattern. Any signs of a stretched PV this month? 🧐->

https://www.makensweather.com/monthly-outlook/2026/1/1/january-2026s-outlook

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MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 9mo ago

🚨 This week brings a stormy parade to the West with flood risks and mountain snow & a significant winter storm across the Canadian Prairies. Meanwhile, the Central U.S. warms up big time—with highs 15–25°F above normal. Stay updated. #WeatherWatch

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2025/12/16/weekly-weather-watch

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MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 6mo ago

Heat is ramping up across the West & Southwest, with record highs possible & triple-digit heat expanding by the weekend. Fire concerns across the High Plains & Southern Plains. The Pacific Northwest stays wet, while the East remains cooler & unsettled.

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/17/weekly-weather-watch

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Early Heat Wave Builds Across the West While Fire Danger Rises in the Plains — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

An unusually early heat wave will intensify across the West and Southwest through the weekend, with record highs possible in parts of California, Arizona, and the Plains. Fire danger will also increase across the High Plains, while cooler air lingers in the East and wet weather continues in the Paci

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 6mo ago

Active pattern this week:
🌧️ Flooding rain threat in Florida
🔥 Fire danger in Georgia & FL Panhandle
⛈️ Storms return to the Central Plains
🌊 Strong system impacting Hawaii
Stay weather aware through midweek and into the weekend.

https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/4/weekly-weather-watch

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Florida Flood Threat, Southeast Fire Risk, and Hawaii Storm System Highlight Active Weather Pattern — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Heavy rain and flood concerns continue across Florida while fire weather risks build in the Southeast. Storm chances expand across the Plains and a powerful system impacts Hawaii through the weekend.

MattMakens, Makens Weather @mmakens@vmst.io

· 6mo ago

Early-season heat will continue across the West, Plains, & Mississippi Valley, with record highs. Then a strong cold front brings storms, rain, some snow, and a sharp cooldown from the Midwest to the Northeast late week. #weather #severeweather
https://www.makensweather.com/weekly-weather-watch/2026/3/24/weekly-weather-watch

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Heat Builds Across the West and Central U.S. as Storms Target the North and East — Makens Weather – Expert Weather & Climate Consulting

Early-season heat will continue across parts of the West and Central U.S. through midweek, while a strong cold front brings thunderstorms, rain, mountain snow, and a sharp cooldown from the Northern Plains to the Northeast late week into the weekend.