WPC Issues National Short-Range Weather Discussion Highlighting Active Patterns Across the Eastern U.S.

COLLEGE PARK, MD — December 5, 2025
The WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER (WPC) has issued its latest Short-Range Forecast Discussion, outlining broad national weather patterns expected over the next several days. The federal discussion describes multiple upper-level systems moving through the eastern half of the United States, contributing to an overall unsettled pattern for that region.

According to the WPC, these systems may influence temperature shifts, precipitation chances, and general weather variability across wide portions of the eastern United States. The discussion focuses on synoptic-scale (large-area) patterns and does not provide city-specific or county-specific forecasts.

For local and county-level conditions—including any detailed forecasts for West Virginia—the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS) issues all localized guidance, advisories, watches, and warnings through its regional forecast offices. Any specific information affecting individual towns or counties will be reflected in those NWS products as conditions evolve.

The Appalachian Post will monitor both federal agencies for any updates relevant to readers as new first-hand information is issued.

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Sources

• WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER (WPC) — Short-Range Forecast Discussion
• NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS)
• Appalachian Post first-hand reporting