Winter Snowfall Forecast 2025-26: When and which areas in the U.S. will witness the first snow?

As the chill of winter 2025-26 approaches, meteorologists have released the winter snowfall forecast outlining when and where the U.S. is expected to experience its first snow. From the Rockies to the Northeast, early flakes could begin as soon as September in some regions, ushering in a colder and potentially snowier season than recent years.