Snow squalls in Midwest and Northeast, Rose Parade in California gets soaked
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Dan DePodwin, AccuWeather vice president of forecast operations, talks about the New Year’s weather forecast across the country. Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators were soaked by one to two inches of New Year’s Day rain in Pasadena. Rain comes down on a float at the 137th Rose Parade Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman) Workers clear rain water off the playing field before the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Thursday, Jan.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Heavy rain soaked the Rose Parade in Pasadena while snow squalls and freezing weather hit parts of the Midwest and Northeast on the first day of 2026.
Key Points:
- The Pasadena Tournament of Roses said the Rose Parade went ahead with only small changes despite one to two inches of rain.
- Rain fell on the parade for the first time in 20 years, making the start of the event wet and chilly.
- The National Weather Service warned of flood risks in California, while evacuation warnings remained in place in fire-scarred areas of Southern California.
- An Alberta clipper and Arctic front brought snow squalls, strong winds, and flight delays across parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Rain, snow squalls, and cold weather can delay flights, disrupt travel, and raise safety risks for parade crowds, drivers, and workers.
Positive Impact
The National Weather Service warnings can help households and local officials prepare for flooding, evacuation, and storm disruptions.
How did each entity affect people?
Rate how each entity in this article affected the American people.
- Major:National Weather Servicegovernment agency or body
- Major:Pasadena Tournament of Rosesnonprofit / NGO
Candidate Entities7 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- National Weather Servicegovernment agency or bodyMajorEvaluated
Issued flood and coastal flood alerts central to the weather coverage.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Pasadena Tournament of Rosesnonprofit / NGOMajorEvaluated
Organizes the Rose Parade and made weather-related adjustments for the event.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - AccuWeathercompanyContextCandidate
Weather forecasting company cited for forecast context and commentary.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Dan DePodwinpersonContextCandidate
AccuWeather vice president quoted on the weather forecast; a contextual source rather than a central actor.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - New York CitycityContextCandidate
Mentioned in connection with freezing New Year conditions and the inaugural celebration context.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Earvin “Magic” JohnsonpersonMinorCandidate
Named grand marshal mentioned as a VIP affected by parade weather logistics.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Mayor Zohran MamdanipersonMinorCandidate
New York City mayoral figure mentioned in the context of his inaugural celebration, not as the article’s main.
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