ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Weather Channel television network today released its list of winter storm names for the 2026-27 season during America’s Morning Headquarters (AMHQ). This season’s list marks the debut of a refined naming approach: the roster now draws from 21 letters rather than the full alphabet.

Winter storms can form as early as October, and naming storms allows meteorologists, viewers, and communities to clearly distinguish systems as they develop throughout the season.

2026-27 Winter Storm Names

Arabella
Brooke
Cedric
Demitri
Elbert
Fletch
Graham
Hadley
Ivory
Jamal
Kat
Langston
Minerva
Nolan
Oakley
Peyton
Rashaad
Seth
Tito
Wilson
Yvette

NAMING CRITERIA:
The Weather Channel will name a high-impact winter storm with significant snow and/or ice affecting one or more regions of the country. Lake-effect snowstorms and pure arctic cold outbreaks are not named.

BACKGROUND:
The Weather Channel television network began naming winter storms for the 2012-2013 winter season. Over 280 storms have since been named. This allows for streamlined and unified communication about the storm’s hazards. A committee of The Weather Channel meteorologists oversees the naming process, which includes determining what constitutes a winter storm and when meteorological criteria have been met.

COVERAGE:
Viewers can follow all winter storm coverage live on The Weather Channel, The Weather Channel TV app, and follow The Weather Channel on social platforms.

ABOUT THE WEATHER CHANNEL TELEVISION NETWORK
The Weather Channel television network is America’s most trusted and widely distributed weather network. For 43 years, it has led severe weather coverage with an award-winning team of meteorologists, scientists, and visual producers delivering the nation’s most comprehensive analysis of any media outlet. The network has earned multiple Emmy™ Awards, including honors in 2019, 2021, and 2024 for its Immersive Mixed Reality technology, and a 2025 Emmy™ Award for Outstanding Breaking News Coverage for its Hurricane Helene reporting. The Weather Channel Streaming TV App is available on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, Android TV, VIZIO, and Xfinity Flex. Learn more at weathergroup.com

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