latest big storm arrives, i want you to check out this new video from lick observatory on mount hamilton. you can see there the roads and cars covered in snow. they're piling up on some of those vehicles. and meteorologist kari hall. and you have been saying that it's going to be cold enough to keep that snow up there and more coming to this next storm coming in. but we are going to see that rain arriving once again tonight and then continuing with some downpours that could be heavy at times tomorrow. okay, keep the umbrella handy and keep it right here with nbc bay area. we're constantly have updates for you. all right. stick around. today's show starts good wednesday morning. a mar winter storm moving out. >>nd the next one already moving in. it's february 12th, good morning. this is "today." double whammy. heavy snow and ice overnight leading to accidents and airport delays up and down the east coast.

more than 100 million people on alert for round two this morning. warnings and watches stretching from the rockies all the way to maine. and al has everything you need to know. breaking overnight. happy homecoming. a pennsylvania teacher freed after nearly four years in a russian prison arrives to a u.s. welcome. >> happy to have you with us. >> i feel like the luckiest man on earth now. >> what he's saying about his release, and what we're learning about the deal the trump administration made to secure his freedom. oval office address. elon musk takes the white house spotlight to answer questions about his dramatic makeover of the federal government. >> the people voted for major government reform, and that's what people will get. >> president trump watching it all unfold. the latest on musk's newest cuts straight ahead. sooner than later. nasa moving up the return date for those astronauts that spent

eight months and counting on the international space station. when will they finally head home? the very latest just ahead. all that, plus hurts so good. >> devonta smith, he has got it! the eagles' super bowl mvp shining in the big game. >> please welcome the starting offensive lineman of the philadelphia eagle >> shotgunning with his teammates last night on "fallon." today, sharing the spotlight with us live in studio 1a. best in show. >> oh, mighty! he did it. >> the iconic westminster dog show crowns an adorable new champion. inside the history monte just made. and chow time. just one year and counting to the first of its kind winter olympics. two host cities getting ready to host the world's best.

>> mikaela shiffrin wins! >> chloe kim, you're olympic champion. >> and craig has made his way to milan to kick off our countdown today wednesday, february 12th, 2025. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza, and craig melvin, live from milan, italy. >> hi there, everybody. good morning. welcome to "today." nice to have you with us on a wednesday morning. do you want to help me say buongiorno? this is where the eyes of the world will be. craig? >> buongiorno to you. laura, good to see you. it was very important that i come do a little recon, research for you ladies and the show. one year out, as you mentioned. this is the first time the winter games are split between

two cities, milan and 160 miles north, cortina, as well. we will give you a preview while a few of the athletes are going to join us. mike tirico is here to give us expert analysis. by the way, there will be some food. there will be some drink. and i'll take you inside the dome behind me, as well. we have a full morning ahead coming up from milan. >> very important recon, yes. >> shop until you drop. that's what craig has been up to there. we'll get back to you in a little bit. >> you're welcome. i'm a giver. >> you are. we turn from the winter olympics to winter weather here at home. this is clay center, kansas. a messy morning commute already underway there. we widen out the shot. slippery conditions on the roads forcing schools to close in major cities like washington and philadelphia. right now, another storm ramping up across the planes set to bring even more snow today. al is standing by with the forecast. let's get to adrienne broaddus,

in a snowy kansas city. hi, adrienne. good morning. >> reporter: hey there, savannah. good morning. to our friends watching, brace yourself. this is likely the first of multiple days of nasty weather. we are in the thick of it here in downtown kansas city. behind me, it is easy to notice the roads are blanketed with snow. the flakes have been falling for hours, reducing visibility minute by minute. overnight, a severe winter storm unleashing its wrath. several inches of fast-falling snow dumping over the east coast, and heavy snow and ice creating terrifying driving conditions. cars steering out of control over bridges and sliding off the road into ditches. traffic brought to a standstill on some major highways after crashes closed down interstates for hours. the wintery mess closing schools from kentucky to philadelphia. and thousands of flights and travel plans already delayed or

canceled. city to city, snowplows working around the clock. >> everybody out there, be safe. know there is more weather coming. >> it's flooding underneath our porch. >> reporter: beyond the snow and ice, heavy rain causing flooding in some areas. severe storms even spawning a likely tornado in florida, causing multiple injuries and destroying property. while this long stretch of winter weather is exhausting for some, others finding the joy, like these college students at virginia tech coming together for a massive snowball fight. that looks fun. perhaps we could do that after our shift ends here in kansas city. this snow is dry, feels like powder. i'll tell you, a few tough days ahead as at least two other storms are in the forecast. savannah? >> adrienne, total pro. thank you very much.

for more on the snow and ice that's already falling and what's to come, let's say good morning to mr. roker. how bad is this going to get, al? >> well, we've got, as adrienne said, a one-two punch happening. here is storm number one making its way off the east coast. storm number two just getting itself started. plus, we have severe weather down to the south. 97 million people under watches and advisories, stretching from new england all the way into the rockies. plus, 15 million people from kentucky all the way down to texas under flood alerts. and we've got 10 million people at risk for possible tornadoes from birmingham, montgomery, new orleans, baton rouge. we're watching that. here is that first system. it moves off the coast. today heavy snow. chicago, right around lunchtime you'll be look at heavy snow. strong storms down to atlanta. airport delays there. tomorrow, morning snow blanketing new england. it moves away. there will be another storm coming up friday into saturday. in the meantime, for this next

storm, heavy snow, significant air travel delays in those midwestern hubs. chicago, detroit, 4 to 6 inches. chicago, 4 to 7. cedar rapids 4 to 7. kansas city, 3 to 6 inches of snow. significant icing from upstate new york down into the appalachians into the midwest. upwards of a quarter of an inch of ice, which could cause major issues. and a real flood threat down to the south. we're looking at locally up to 6 inches of rain through the lower mississippi river valley. guys, this is a big impact system. as i said, we have another one coming up on saturday with more severe weather and more snow. >> much to discuss, al. thank you. we'll check back. we move now to the joyous homecoming at the white house overnight. overnight. the president welcoming pennsylvania teacher mark fogel hours after he was released from a russian prison where he'd been held for four years. we will start with keir simmons.

good morning. >> reporter: savannah, good morning to you. mark fogel was convicted by russia of carrying medical marijuana. he was not included in multiple prisoner exchanges.orning, markl this morning, he's finally home. this morning, mark fogel free. >> i feel like the luckiest man on earth right now. >> reporter: after three and a half years, wrongfully detained, the u.s. said, in a russian prison, the american teacher calling president trump a hero and thanking supporters. >> my family has been a force. i think my 95-year-old mother is probably the most dynamic 95-year-old on earth right now. >> reporter: his mother talking to nbc news overnight. >> it just didn't quite sink in right away. >> reporter: fogel flown out on a private jet from moscow belonging to president trump's middle east envoy, punching the

air as he stepped off the plane. this morning the kremlin says it is an exchange for a russian prisoner. earlier, the president not sharing details. >> very fair. very, very fair, very reasonable, not like deals you have seen over the years. and somebody else is being released tomorrow. >> reporter: there are americans still held in russia and other countries. and the timing is stunning. with negotiations to end the war in ukraine on the horizon and president putin insisting he'll talk, but not compromise. and it comes with the gaza cease-fire in crisis. hamas refusing to release more hostages, saying israel is not meeting the terms of the deal. israel saying unless hostages are released, it will resume fighting in gaza. earlier, president trump with the king of jordan, again vowing to take over gaza, an idea the king does not support. >> we're going to take it, hold it, cherish it. >> reporter: the king pledging the tension, pledging to help 2,000 gazan children with cancer.

>> it's music to my ears. >> reporter: and there really are now multiple foreign policy challenges burning around the world, savannah. both the white house and the cr kremlin say this deal will build good faith. but negotiating something ukraine and russia will accept will provide many hurdles. >> all right, keir. thank you very much. another major story in washington right now. the administration's efforts to shrink the size of the federal government. it is the focus of several legal battles. and yesterday it was elon musk, not president trump, answering questions in the oval office about that push. nbc's chief white house correspondent peter alexander joins us with more. peter, good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, laura. this was a remarkable scene inside the oval office. president trump behind the desk. billionaire elon musk by his side, detailing their plans for a large-scale cut to the federal workforce, and handing over

future power for firing to musk. trump firing the independent watchdog that oversees usaid. it comes a day after the ig's office released a report detailing the potential risks of administration's dramatic downsizing of the agency, according to a letter obtained by nbc news. all of it as the president in an extraordinary scene in the oval office largely ceded the spotlight to his top lieutenant, elon musk, talking about his work reshaping the government. >> a lot of times people don't get what they voted for. but in this presidency, they are going to get what they voted for. and that's what democracy is all about. >> reporter: president trump and musk, his 4-year-old son in toe say they identified billions of dollars in waste without providing specific evidence. so if there is not a good feedback loop from the people to the government and if you have the role of the bureaucrat, if

the bureaucracy is in charge, what meaning does democracy actually have? >> reporter: president trump signing an executive order with more plans to scale back the federal workforce and giving musk's team power over more hiring decisions. musk's doge teams have been shrouded in secrecy, accessing sensitive data systems. musk's companies have contracts with some of the agencies he's remaking. but the white house says his financial disclosure forms will not be made public. >> we actually are trying to be as transparent as possible. >> reporter: the president also taking another swipe at judges who have held up some of his changes. >> maybe we have to look at the judges because that's very serious. >> reporter: while later promising to accept court rulings. ovnight, supreme court justice sonja sotomayor taking a not so subtle swipe at president trump's actions. >> court decisions stand, whether one particular person chooses to abide by them or not.

it doesn't change the foundation that it's still a court order that someone will respect at some point. >> peter, also in the oval office when musk was addressing reporters, he talked about those concerns that some have said he's been making misleading claims or claims without evidence. what do you know about that? >> reporter: that's right. amid major downsizing at usaid in particular, the agency that delivers billions of federal dollars in aid, said the u.s. sent $50 million to buy condos in gaza. musk said some things he says should be corrected. he added, nobody is going to bat 1,000, saying we'll act quickly to correct any mistakes. savannah? >> peter alexander, a snowy white house front lawn, thank you. nasa is announcing a target date to bring astronauts home from the u.s. space station eight months after they began what was supposed to be a ten

day mission. nbc's tom costello covers space for us and has been following this one. tom, this has been quite a journey. >> reporter: yes, it has. sp sp space-x was to bring the astronauts home in march, but they switched it out for a sooner date, bringing them home sooner. >> watch your feet, sonny. >> okay. >> reporter: for months, nasa insisted they are not stuck in space. they have a space capsule lifeboat in case they ever have to abandon the space station. >> ignition. and liftoff! starliner and atlas 5. >> reporter: but butch and sonny launched on a ten-day mission back on june 5th. their return trip delayed because nasa didn't trouble -- trust the troubled starliner to bring them home. instead, they were reassigned to spacex crew nine, staying on station until february.

then candidate trump called on elon musk to bring them home sooner. >> you know he will send a rocket very soon to pick up the two guys. how would you like to be stuck in space? >> reporter: they can return when spacex 10 crew arrives to take over the station. but then the february launch was also delayed. president trump posting on truth social, "i have just asked elon musk and spacex to go get the two brave astronauts." now, nasa and spacex say crew 10 will launch on march 12th. they should come back on crew 9. >> this is my happy place. i love being up here in space. >> reporter: in january, sonny williams showed that she's ready. >> i am trying to remember what it is like to walk. i haven't walked. i haven't sat down. i haven't laid down. you don't have to. you can close your eyes and float where you are. >> reporter: former astronaut mike massamino has been in touch with sonny. >> when they come back to earth, are they going to feel the be of

maybe at first. but they will get that adjusted. they should be plenty strong and healthy because they have been exercising every day. but it's always a bit of an adjustment. >> eventually we want to go home effects, which some osastronaut said they feel sick getting back to earth? >> they will be adjusting. their balance system will be off maybe at first. but they will get that adjusted. they should be plenty strong and healthy because they have been exercising every day. but it's always a bit of an adjustment. >> eventually we want to go home because we left our families a little while ago. but we have a lot to do up here and we want to get that done before we come home. >> reporter: there has been a lot of talk and speculation on the internet about their health. but both insisted they are healthy. they're working out. they're eating right. they have both been on long duration space missions before. not this long. they're also both navy veteran pilots. so they insist they're used to the unexpected longer duration assignments. but this one really went longer than expected. laura, back to you. >> yeah, no kidding. we know they're pros. but they've got to just want to sleep in their own bed. >> any bed because they're floating. can you imagine? >> no. >> yeah. al, what you got over there?

>> severe storms down to the south, the midwest snow. bitter cold in the plains and some heavy rain begins out in california. we will take a look at that coming up in the next 30 minutes. but we'll get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds. 4 free samsung galaxy a16 5g phones and the 4th line free. that's wireless without the gotcha, only at metro. the start in dublin is dry, with the sun rising and looking at some more clouds rolling in. we are going to see the clouds continuing to move across the bay area, increasing as we await

the arrival of this next atmospheric river. heavy rain starts to ramp up tonight and continues throughout the day tomorrow, and we'll see the rain continue into early friday, >> all i've got to say is caw! >> that's right. that's the eagles sound. and why? because we have the man on top of the football world right now, eagles star quarterback, super bowl mvp jalen hurts. and where is he? right here in our studio. good morning, jalen. we cannot wait to talk to him as philly is gearing up for that huge victory parade. >> parade here in 1a. plus, craig is standing by in milan, and he'll share a firsthand look at how the host city is preparing and visit with team usa hopefuls. and the king of the olympics himself, mike tirico is there as well.

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celebratory beers, and the party will keep going from here, carson, right? >> that's the beautiful thing of late night tv. not so much here in the morning. >> no. >> but the mvp is in the building. jalen hurts, we're chexcited he here to talk with us. >> you got some stuff up your sleeve. maybe not shut gun, but you got some stuff up your sleeve. >> yeah, we do. let's go to craig, starting our countdown to the 2026 winter olympics. hey, craig. >> hey! i've made my way to the heart of milan. they have actually set up a makeshift olympic village here where folks can enjoy some of the games next year at the olympics. there's an ice rink. oh, by the way, there is the oldest and largest cathedral here. that coming up in literally just

a few minutes. over here, they have set up another rink where folks can enjoy learning how to skate. but a lot more coming up from here in italy. but we'll send it back to you for now. ciao. >> ciao, craig. before we chat all things olympics, we have to focus on another sporting event. we're still talking super bowl. >> jalen hurts was named the game's mvp. >> jalen hurts is making his way back to philly. so sweet to stop by here and celebrate with us. good morning. congratulations. >> congratulations, champ. good to see you. >> you were on this whirlwind. you haven't been home in ten days or more, stopped by "the tonight show." have you had any moment yet where it is like that happened. i'm the super bowl mvp. >> you know, you go meet people and you hear the word "champ," and you just think about how hard you worked for that, you

know. it really kicks in when you are able to celebrate with your teammates. i think my most memorable moment after everything was, you know, after soaking it in and seeing the confetti fall and putting my trophy in hands for the first time, going into the locker room and seeing the party my teammates were having. >> they can party. >> they were going hard. but that's what we worked for, the focus we had coming in. and then the fun we had when we left, you know. i think that's what it's all about. >> first of all, i want to talk about your defense this year. getting saquon in the often season. when the lights were the biggest, the stage was there, it was you against the commanders. it was you in the super bowl. you did that. what do you attribute the way you got bigger when others get smaller in those moments? >> i was just taking advantage of the opportunity. i think for me, it's always been about just being in the moment, you know, and whatever that moment demands, being the man to show up.

and, you know, you work very hard for that. you put a lot of time in, a lot of effort in just to have those moments. for us, with all the time we've had this year, everyone has embraced that it takes multiple ways to win. for me, in a way, i submitted to doing whatever it takes to win. we have done it with all hands on deck, with one mission in mind. i think it sets the precedent for what's to come and what's required to do it again. >> you had a beautiful moment on the field after the win with your dad. your dad was also your football coach, your high school football coach and the hug just went on and on. what did that moment mean to you? >> great picture. >> i mean, he was so proud. and what's going through your mind in a moment like that? >> it's been a few moments. he's cried over my career a few, a few. and just the joy, the joy that it brought him, that means everything to you because you know that that's a man that was

along your side throughout every phase of the journey. endured some of those things, as well. and, so, i'm so appreciative of him and what this journey has been for us. >> there was a moment after super bowl lvii. i saw your press conference after this one. you said a huge fire was lit under you when you lost that. did super bowl lvii have to happen? did you have to lose, have to exercise that patience you talk so much about in order to win this one? >> well, everything happens right on time. everything happens right on time. you may not want to go through certain things, but you can look at something as failure and win or learn, but you have to learn from it. you know, and i think some people sacrifice so much and put so much work in. they say they feel like they're being punished for something. >> jalen talks about having to lean on his teammates. i think he's talking about that tush push. they literally lean on each

other. >> this is the famous philadelphia thing, you pioneered it, in the final moments you push the tush into the end zone. first of all, do you call it the tush push? >> i don't call it the tush push. >> can you tell us what you call it? >> no. i've been close lipped on that. >> is it just literally about that momentum? is there anything more of that? >> it's a strength thing that's required to -- >> should i push harder? >> stop pushing me. stop. are you looking for a hole? or is it just all straightforward? >> it is just straight strength, pushing, driving through your legs. so you might have to -- >> but josh and the bills tried it against kc twice. couldn't get it. >> he is strong himself. they do a good job of it, but we started it so -- >> brotherly shove, it's unstoppable. >> i feel like it was pushable. do you have to have the right -- >> oh, thanks. what does that mean?

>> i don't know. i felt good to push you over. does it feel kind of good? >> no thoughts. >> yeah, no thoughts on that. >> just try to win the game. that's all. >> you talk about running it back. is that the goal now? once you win one of these things, it is not just about one win at a time. it's about getting back to the top. >> all the work you put in, it is about how can i stay where i am, where we are? that's what it comes down to. our team has experienced a taste of victory and hoisting that trophy. from what i heard, it's an addictive feeling. it requires a lot of hard work to do that. >> could be a new dynasty in philly. congratulations to you. >> on behalf of eagles fans everywhere, thank you. >> and raider fans. up next, we will launch our one-year countdown to the winter olympics. we have craig in milan. look who's with him, mike tirico. we'll chat with the guys. but, first, these messages.

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♪ we are back at 7:40, kicking off our countdown to the milan-cortina olympics. >> one year from now, italy will be playing host to some of the world's greatest athletes. and craig, he's there. hey, craig! >> yeah, laura, savannah, carson, good to see all three of ya. here's the thing. it hasn't taken us long to fall in love with the great city of milan where i'm standing right now. with a year to go, already buzzing with excitement. i've had the chance to explore the area for a few days and let me tell you, you are in for a treat. these games will bring a unique combination of sports, sights and, of course, food. the countdown n is on tohe first olympic games to be officially co-hosted by two cities. italy's fashion capital, milan, and the alpine city of cortina,

host of the 1956 olympics. >> i think they are all waiting with anticipation for the games. >> reporter: the most cities 250 miles apart, making them the most widespread games in histy. 25 event venues across northern italy. in an attempt to save money, 90% of those venues are temporary or existing facilities repurposed for the games. how confident are you that a year from now, you'll be ready? >> we will be ready. there is no question. >> reporter: fans will also be flocking to see the famed sights like milan's heart and soul, the duomo. it is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. but the real show stopper is up on the roof. the virgin mary. folks climb 251 steps to get here, the highest point to see her, 12 feet tall, covered in

gold leaves. she is the symbol of this beloved city, milan. it is a stunning story of faith and heart. this is that stone and marble force featuring flying buttresses and statues and spires. this is no doubt where folks next winter will come and snap their selfies during the games. eight new competitions and the debut of ski mountaineering that involves climbing and hiking uphill. nearly 3,000 will descend. one young figure skater trying to take a spin at gold. that twirl, a good luck tradition here at the iconic gal galleria. they're looking atd me like, who

is that weird american? it's a tradition her mother, a milan nay tiilan native, rememb. you lived here? >> i lived here, yes. >> reporter: how long ago? >> 28 years ago. >> reporter: now she hopes to return again with an olympian. >> honestly, when we found out the olympics were going to be in milan, it kind of felt like destiny. this is my heritage. this is where i come from. >> reporter: she led us to one of her favorite food stops. you come, what do you usually get? >> tomato and mozzarella. >> reporter: known as golden pockets of jewels. spicy salami, yes. cheers to being back in milan next year. >> yes! >> of course, i had to eat, right? i mean, you can't talk about the olympics without this guy, mike tirico, nbc olympics, prime time host. bonjour, my friend. >> bonjour. last night, we sat next to each

other, had a great dinner, some pasta. this place has a nice feel to it. so nice to be here. >> and you have been making your way to a couple of venues. you're making your way to cortina. how is this going to be different, besides the fact it is hosted by a couple cities. >> it is just a different feel. usually you get to the olympics, it is one central location. this feels different. we went to venues early this morning. it's spread out around milan, let alone cortina, which is five hours to get there if you drive from here to there. the organizers are hoping people come to milan and then go to these other places where the olympics are taking place. together, it is a unique thing because there has never been two host cities. but i think it can work because of the spirit each place has and the genuine connection it has to the games. >> this will be the largest winter games ever, 116 events, 93 countries represented. let's talk about team usa. let's talk about our contingent. who are you looking at in

particular? who will give us the gold, silver and bronze? >> you look for mikaela shiffrin to come back. as great a world cup skier as we have seen, male or female in the history of the sport, can she erase the disappointment of the last olympics? there is a generational talent to know. jordan stolz. speedskater. eric heiden had a wonderful olympics for the u.s. jordan can have a multi-olympics performance in speedskating. you see familiar names like chloe kim. myer myers-taylor. so a lot of familiar names in the individual competitions to look forward to. >> you know, here at the "today" show, we love figure skating. if the nationals were any indication, it would seem like we're in good condndition onhe ice. >> ilia malenen is the name

everybody should know. he's known as the quad guy. the ability to do a jump that nobody else does. he does it multiple times. we will watch him not just in the nationals from a few weeks ago, but the world championships come up next month in boston. he will be one of the favorites for gold in the olympics. continuing that chock and bates dance team, very strong. the u.s., once again, great opportunity for multiple medals in figure skating. >> it will be a heck of a season for nbc as well. >> we do. we have the super bowl the third day of the olympics, the nba all star game in the middle of all that. so we will be busy, but a good company to be busy and a great place to be busy as well. >> thank you, mike. we're just getting started here. next hour, as mike mentioned, team usa hopefuls will join us here live. we'll take you on a trip to cortina for a closer look at the winter games, as well. again, it's about 160 miles north of where i am in milan. lots more to come this morning. for now, ciao.

>> you guys are having too good a time. i know what it is like to go on one of these with mike tirico. he is a good time. have fun. >> the dinner, the whole thing. >> yes, he is. >> he eats and drinks well. >> i know. we were with jalen. did you see us practicing the tush push, mike? >> yeah, we saw it. >> tush push, well done, yeah. >> thank you. >> my kids were watching in the studio, and they go, mom, you're so awkward. >> we said the same thing. >> i know, it was. it was. don't forget to save the date. the winter olympics, one short year ago, exclusively on nbc and peacock. al, over to you. our friends out west, we're worried about them. under flood watches. the reason, we've got heavy rain. this is an atmospheric river lined up right against southern california. in fact, we have a moderate risk of life threatening flooding. ventura, los angeles stretching right on in. so the burn scar areas, that's

what we're most worried about, heavy rain. some places possibly in the mountains, 6 to 10 inches of rain. just north of where the eden fire was. 1 to 3 along the coast. so we are watching thi dry across the bay area, but rain returns tonight and may be heavy at times and continues into friday morning with some high winds. and there's the possibility that we could have some power outages and flooding possible as we get that heavy rain starting tomorrow. as we take a look at the rest of the forecast. the showers taper off on friday and our temperatures get gradually warmer hea and that's your latest weather. guys? >> guys, just ahead, this beautiful smiling face just entered our studio, and she has a morning boost in tow right

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fighting the drug crisis. it will also allow the mayor to take donations from private entities for six months. be sure to watch our today in the bay live streaming newscast. but first, we want to get a look at that forecast with meteorologist kari hall. and we're starting out with some sunshine and cool temperatures with highs in the low faulkner. temperatures in the low 40s. we will see rain arriving late tonight and continuing as we go into the early tomorrow morning. during this time we may have some flooding along with some gusty winds, and the rain will linger at least into early friday. the weekend is looking dry as our temperatures get milder heading into the president's day holiday weekend, but we'll be watching the impacts of all of this rain over the next 24 hours. back to you. all right. thank you so much, kari. we are streaming starting in just a few minutes at 8:00 this morning. we will talk about the best shot at the upcoming nba all star weekend with one top league executive. and we'll show you some things th

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then, buongiorno. we're counting down to the 2026 winter olympics live from italy. an inside look on the athletes to watch. >> mikaela shiffrin. >> chloe kim, you are an olympic champion. >> they like to scare you right at the top. let's do it anyway. >> in a sneak peek you do not want to miss. all that, plus "the white lotus" cast on season 3. >> delusional and looney at the same time, right? >> our snl bracket moves on. >> i could have used a little more cow bell. and nominations for the rock 'n' roll hall of fame are out, and they are all right. ♪ all right all right all right all right all right all right ♪ >> today, wednesday, february 12th, 2025. >> sisters' trip from new york.

>> and florida. >> it's my 70th birthday. >> from tulsa, washington. >> and north carolina. >> we love you, jackie. >> from orlando, florida. >> happy birthday, mom! ♪ i guess so ♪ >> we are marshall! from huntington, west virginia. go herd. >> visiting from d.c. love you, deanthony. >> shout-out to grand rapids, michigan. >> hi, mom! >> it is my first trip from the peach state to the big apple. >> hello from georgia! >> hi, everybody. welcome back to "today." got a great crowd out there, a beautiful morning. but, yes, we're just in between storms right here. we have laura pitching in while craig works in milan. >> he better not come back empty handed. >> i know. >> craig, i don't know if you can hear us. >> of course not. >> hit the shops. and we have very good taste, don't we, laura? >> we like bags.

>> leather goods. >> yes, you do. >> coming up, he will introduce us to some of the team usa hopefuls. we're excited about that. 8:00, as we mentioned ththe weather. one-two punch of winter storms impacting more than 100 million americans. the first storm dumping several inches of snow all over the east coast and making driving treacherous in some parts. this wintery mess closed schools from kentucky all the way to philly. now it is time for round two. another storm on the move. and al is back to tell us what we can expect. hi. >> all right, guys. we're just getting word in that the severe area down here is being upgraded by the national weather service. not only do you have snow and ice in the mid-atlantic states, but we have this one-two punch. here's the first storm, moving away. here comes this secondnd storm spreading snow already in kansas city. chicago, you are looking at heavy snow right around lunchtime. and down here in the southeast we're worried about not just severe weather but flash flooding stretching from texas

all the way into the appalachians. 97 million people under winter weather advisories and warnings. here's this area we're most concerned about, north of mobile. monroeville, montgomery, also baton rouge, new orleans, just south of atlanta as this system comes in. here we go. here comes that snow moving out from one system. the second system bringing heavy snow. detroit, chicago, cedar rapids. we're talking about 4 to 6 inches of snow in detroit. 4 to 7 in chicago and cedar rapids. green bay, 3 to 5. airport delays will be a big problem. then we talk about icing from albany to hartford, upwards of a quarter of an inch into indiana and northeastern and parts of northwestern ohio. dangerous driving, power outages. to the south locally, up to 6 inches of rain from mobile to atlanta. flooding will be a big problem as well. and then we've got a second

storm, guys, coming that's probably going to cause problems saturday into sunday with more severe weather in the south and more snow making its way through the great lakes and the midwest. >> so one after the other. al, thank you. now we have an important recall to tell you about. triunion seafoods is recalling tuna products sold at trader joe's, walmart, costco, and other stores. these cans might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism. a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. now, the products were sold under genova, trader joe's and van kamp's. for a full list, go to our website today.com. folks are doubling down on their message to spring breakers in florida that rowdy behavior will not be tolerated. local business owners say they're concerned that effort will hurt their bottom lines. marissa para is in miami beach with more on this. good morning. >> reporter: hey, savannah. good morning.

we are a couple of weeks away from seeing banning sidewalk seating along the iconic ocean drive. dui check points. even $100 parking in some parts around miami beach. but businesses here asking the city to come up with a plan that doesn't also drive away customers. miami beach says the breakup with spring break is final. >> some ask, are you getting back together? no, we are done. we are done. >> reporter: the mayor referencing last year's viral video, sending the message that scenes like these are over for good. after fatal shootings and stampedes during spring break two years ago, some locals welcoming the new rules to rein in the chaos. >> it was out of control. >> what were you seeing? >> i will put it to you like this, i didn't want to leave my home. >> reporter: starting the first weekend of march, some tourists feel it is excessive. >> $100 parking is crazy. people are just trying to come here and have fun, like any other city. >> and why don't they want us to come here?

what is the issue? >> reporter: officials clalaim shutting down spring break has actually helped business. but this hotel owner says the reality is more complicated. >> i had guests that learned about the parking and unfortunately they canceled their reservations. >> reporter: another financial pinch felt last year just around the corner at the miami beach staple, the tropical cafe. >> it may not be worth it to open. >> reporter: the ceo praised the mayor for taking action but says a curfew like last year could kill the vibe that keeps businesses like his booming. >> we want the city to be prosperous, but we can't have a curfew in march. >> reporter: between the viral video last week and the press conference this week with the mayor and the police, the message is clear this isn't just a breakup with spring break, this is a full-on divorce, savannah. >> wow. we are never, ever, ever getting back together. marissa parra, thank you very much. all right.

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morning, craig. >> a lot of talent right here, guys. we have erin jackson, jalen, and an olympic hopeful that we introduced you to a little earlier in the show with her mom. we're going to catch up with them in a moment. first, though, a colossianser look at who is eyeing a 2026 spot on team usa. >> reporter: their names you know. >> mikaela shiffrin wins gold. >> chloe kim, you are an olympic champion. >> reporter: and names you'll soon know. >> three-time u.s. champ, ilia malinin. >> 19-year-old sensation jordan stolz. >> reporter: athletes dreaming of competing at the milan-cortina olympics for team usa. one star who could shine bright, the quad guy, ilia malinin, whose technical talents landed him in a class of his own. >> simply no one better in the world of ice dance. >> reporter: another opportunity for the u.s., ice dancers and newlyweds. madison chock and evan bates.

>> yes! >> reporter: reigning u.s. champion amber glen is eyeing an olympic title, too, after a breakout year. the 25-year-old shared her key to success on "today". >> i have all the capabilities since a young age physically. it's been about prioritizing my mental health. >> reporter: she could be joined by a rising star. isabeau levito. >> the utter perfection today. >> already got the gold around her neck. >> reporter: golden girl chloe kim stepped away for nearly two years in 2022. with the rediscovered love of the sport, she looks to make history as the first snow border to win three straight olympic golds. >> shiffrin looking for that 15th world championship medal, to the line. takes over the lead. >> reporter: mikaela shiffrin to head into milan as the most decorated alpine skier of all time. she picked up her latest title tuesday, a month after announcing on "today" she'd

return to competition following this viral crash. >> lindsey vonn into the lead. >> reporter: 2026 could mark the olympic comeback of another skiing icon, lindsey vonn. the 40-year-old gold medalist told us after she came out of retirement that she dreamed of making her fifth team. >> i don't want to put it in expectations, but if i could, that would be amazing. jaelin kauf celebrated her gold medal with her mom on our plaza. now she's focused on picking up not one but two medals next year. >> glory for erin jackson. >> reporter: spe skater erin jackson raced into the history books in 2022. she promised me she would return to defend her title in milan. >> are we going to see you in italy? >> yeah. i don't think it can be done yet. >> not beatable right now. >> reporter: then there is the fastest man on ice, jordan stolz, who started skating in

his backyard after he watched apollo ono. no shortagage of sta for the stars and stripepes as milan-cortina quickly approaches. >> all right. we have introduced you. now let's talk to them. buongiorno. >> buongiorno. >> i feel like i just saw you in beijing, just a few years ago. here you are, 32 years old. you are back in milan. you are getting ready. i gave you a little nugget before we went on. you didn't even realize that three years ago tomorrow, you became the first black woman to ever win a medal in an individual sport in ice skating. how does it feel to be on the cusp of making history again? >> it feels great. the past three years have been a whirlwind just after the medal and everything. just looking forward to hopefully running it back next year. >> yes, hopefully running it

back. jaelin, there will be a new event in milan-cortina. i don't think a lot of folks know about it. explain it, and we should point out you are really good at it. you just won the world championships last weekend. explain it. >> yeah. we have had single moguls in the olympics. this year we will have dual moguls, single elimination. it is super exciting and super fun to watch. >> we were watching a video of you. there it is right there. there is no room for error when you do that. i feel like when you are flipping and going as fast as you are going, do you ever get to the top of those and get a little weirded out? no? >> no. it is exciting. the adrenaline is pumping up in the start gate, so i love it. >> i mean, this could be extra special for you. your mom grew up here. she's from milan. we introduced her to the audience earlier. what would it mean for you personally to be able to compete here? >> i can't even describe in words really. it would just be so wonderful

and honestly perfect. it is like a second home to me, this country, in a way. i have so much family here, and yeah. >> i know you had a bit of a foot injury that kept you from competing a while back. how is the foot? how are you feeling right now? >> i'm feeling healed and recovered, ramping up with my training again, getting back into the swing of things. it was so hard missing so much of the season when i came off of it with a bang this season. but i'm glad that i am healthy now. >> well, it's nice to see all three of you. thank you so much for being here. nice to have you in milan and cortina. you don't have to compete, making the medal stand. just enjoy the food and the wine. well, the food and the wine. just the food. erin, jaelin, isabeau, best of luck as you get ready to qualify. by the way, another reminder, in case you haven't heard, the 2026 winter olympics coming exclusively to nbc and peacock next february.

guys? >> you got us excited. really cool, craig. don't go far. we have a lot more in ththe nex half hour. we will get a check of the weather with al. >> it is great seeing craig's first peek at the olympic swag. looking very good there. >> yes. we are looking at severe storms down to the south. we are worried about that with tornadoes possible. midwestern snow, 4 to 6 inches. me places getting 8.so

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hi, everybody. we're back at 8:30. great crowd on our plaza all dressed up and getting into the spirit for next year's winter olympics. craig is having the time of his life. >> yes. >> in milan. he's met new friends. oh, wow. are those the mascots? is that our first look?

cool! >> ladies and gentlemen, for the very first time, for the very first time, i introduce you to the official mascots of the 2026 winter and paralympic games. we have my milo here, short for milano. and tina, short for cortina. and if you are wondering, they are a short tailed mammal found in the italian alps. the cousins of the weasel. stoats. stephanie gosk will take us on a trip to cortina for a special look at the new olympic history that will be made there. but milo and tina would like to convey buongiorno to you. >> so cute.

ahead, we'll get our own taste of italy in studio 1a. chef ste fano is here, teaching us to make a classic dish. plus, calling all fans on "the white lotus" season 3. yes, it arrives this sunday. first, we're catching up with the stars of the show about the twists and turns you can expect this time around. ahead on "jenna & friends," mikey day is our cohost. he will have fun with this other hit show "is it cake"? remember when we went to "saturday night live" and saw him at butthead? >> yes. >> was that not a classic? >> we didn't know we were witnessing history. it was american history. >> one of the all-time best. >> by the way, we have rachel dratch coming up on the 3rd hour. we love "debby downer." by the way, we have a lady here. what is your name? >> oh, my god! elizabeth.

>> and you have a picture here. you were here 11 years ago. >> with my dad. i was like, we need to recreate the selfie. >> we will do that in a second. let's show you what we've got looking ahead to the weekend. you can expect cold but sunny weather. eastern third of the country. bitter cold in the plains. rain and snow in the rockies and the southwest. we move into saturday. severe storms firing up from the gulf into the mississippi and tennessee river valley, snow in the northeast. we're in the freeze in the plains. and then sunday, sunday, we're expecting a mess in the east coast. good wednesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. will eventually start to see clouds coming in as we prepare for the next atmospheric river that will be arriving late tonight. heavy rain and it becomes more widespread with gusty winds throughout the day tomorrow. coming off and on in waves. as we head through early friday, it starts to taper off and the

weekend is looking dry, even though the clouds will linger and temperatures will be slightly warmer as we head and that's your latest weather. >> i'm liking our scarves! up next, our olympic countdown rolls on. breathtaking sights in cortina 70 years after it first hosted the world.

♪ welcome back. we've got more of our countdown to next year's winter olympics. we will send it back to craig in milan. >> hey, s.g. we have shown you around this beautiful place. we're in the heart of milan, actually. we wanted to give you a taste of the other host city in 2026,

cortina. stephanie gosk, congratulations on the boondoggle! >> what gave it away, the sky lifts? >> maybe. >> you were talking about it earlier. it was about a four or five hour drive. it is also a spectacular d cortina is a centuries' old city, one of the most spectacular ranges in the alps. if milan showcases italian style and art, in the mountains, it's the country's spectacular natural beauty and passion for winter sports on full display. with a year to go, the olympic spirit is really taking hold. >> reporter: the peaks of the d dolomites encircle cortina. this is the alps at their most beautiful. in 2026, cortina will be the other half of the double barrelled winter games, the perfect complement to milan. people have lived in these mountains for millennia. today it is a glamorous resort

for italians that love their winter sports, and an irresistible movie set. where else would james bond narrowly escape gunmen on motorcycles? >> oh, my god. look at that! >> stunning, right? these mountains are magical because you are skiing in a natural amphitheater. >> reporter: american sports writer brian by npinelli gave m tour on skis. taking me to the stop of the downhill course. >> i see they like to scare you right at the top. let's do it anyway. >> reporter: the steepest section, a notorious shoot flanked on both sides by rock walls. this is the shoe. >> this is the shoe. are you ready? >> let's do it! >> reporter: the women will tear down close to 80 miles an hour.

ha! i chose a more gingerly speed. piece of cake! >> here we saw the world's most outstanding. >> reporter: the games were held in cortina in 1956. >> the new stadium for the winter olympic games. >> reporter: the town's olympic ice center welcomed the athletes of the world during an opening ceremony, televised live for the first time. >> this is the olympic ice stadium today. it has some seats and a new roof, but it is going to get a starring role in these olympics, as well. where the kids are playing ice hockey right now will be the curling venue. >> reporter: reusing existing venues is part of a new olympic ethos, embracing sustainability. >> no more concrete, deforestation. we love using an old venue and ren renovating. >> reporter: part of the olympic prep seen around every corner in cortina. in cortina, including at a pizzeria. lindsey vonn was just here.

>> she like it is place, likes the pizza, and she's coming every year when she was racing. >> reporter: vonn has won a record-setting 12 world cup races in these mountains. >> lindsey vonn has been given one of the greatest honors cortina stands out. it is not a key to the city, it is not a plaque in the square. she has a pizza named after her. >> vonn pizza. >> reporter: the pizza is pretty simple, but we're told it's her favorite. the lindsey vonn pizza. i mean, looks delicious. but, lindsey, it is just a cheese pizza. if vonn can stage the epic comeback and ski once again for team usa, what a beautiful place it would be to make history. >> wow! i thought i was on a boondoggle. >> oh, we had a good time. craig, one of the greatest things about these olympics is there are so many venues. it really a tour of northern italy.

you haven't spoken yet about the closing ceremony. do you know where it takes place? >> verona. >> very good. in a 2,000-year-old amphitheater. >> wow. >> verona, "romeo and juliet" fame. it'll be incredible. >> there is that ice rink that's being repurposed. i do think it is worth noting that 90% of the venues that will be used in milan and cortina, 90% are temporary structures or structures that are going to be reused. you know, one of the knocks on the game is they build all this stuff and it doesn't get used. that's not going to happen here. 90% of the structures. well done on the skis, by the way. >> thank you very much. it was a lot of fun. >> grazi! >> look at you two. >> craig, another s.g., they may never come home. >> don't blame them. >> all the pizza. >> you come for the swag. you stay for the pizza. >> stephanie gosk, you looked good on those skis. wow! >> great skiing. >> thank you very much. it was a lot of fun. >> maybe you can teach craig a trick or two. >> no, no.

not going to happen. >> i will just point him straight downhill. >> fingers crossed. >> pizza, yeah, yeah. thanks, guys. good job. up next, the countdown to another highly anticipated event, the return of "white lotus." what the newest guests had to

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unfold in thailand. it's almost an entirely new cast. just as you expect, the mystery, the mayhem and the satire do not disappoint. welcome to "the white lotus". >> at the end of the week, you will be an entirely different person. >> reporter: this third installment of the beloved hbo series brings another season of drama, depth, and deception. this time to thailand. >> welcome to "the white lotus" in thailand. >> reporter: the ensemble cast includes a new round of one percenters checking into the luxury resort. >> this place is clutch. >> i did my research. >> reporter: including parker posey and jason isaacs, a wealthy couple with southern drawls as big as their secrets. >> i'm from the south, so i couldn't wait to get my hands on a southern woman. and i love southern women. they're so passionate and funny.

playing this woman was a blast. >> he works for his father. they love it. it's tim's dream. >> how wonderful for you. >> reporter: some fans are still mourning the loss of jennifer coolidge's character in the first two seasons, some are already saying victoria bears a resemblance. >> she's delulu. what does it mean? delusional and loony at the same time, right? >> which i love. >> reporter: playing the kids are the real-life son of schwarzenegger and maria shriver. >> we'd watch it as a family. >> what was it like when you were cast on the show? >> i was trying to keep it a secret, and my mom was like, you're pregnant. no, no, no. why are you acting so weird? i was like, i'm going to thailand, booked "white lotus."

my mom screamed and started sobbing. my sister was sobbing. i was crying. it was a dem omino effect. >> reporter: many of the castmembers were obsessed, including leslie, who is joining as a friend on a girl's trip. >> you guys! should i open a bottle? >> heck yeah. >> these are the moments we have to celebrate. >> 100%. >> when i got cast, you would have thought i literally threw the covers over my head and just started screaming in a hotel room. also, i didn't know what was going to happen in thailand. >> what's going on? >> one familiar face, natasha rothwell. the spa manager from maw ui, season one. >> what was it like for you to watch season 2 as a fan, as a viewer? >> i was probably the most rabid fan of season 2. i remember the moment jennifer died. i screamed and threw my phone across the room and texted

jennifer like, what? she was just like, i couldn't tell you. >> our hotel is the best in the world. >> reporter: turns out, living and filming at a five-star resort doesn't come cheap. >> i heard it was expensive at the end of the day, though. >> extremely expensive. >> reporter: the on-screen lovers said while their rooms were covered, their room service habits were not. >> i got addicted to coconut, like the fresh coconut. coconut, coconut, coconut. and i signed for the bill at the end, and it was like thousands of coconuts. and they weren't cheap. >> i did that with thai-spiced cashews. >> so basically your paycheck went to your room service bill. >> all of it. >> we say quite often, what happens in thailand stays in thailand. >> can you reveal anything that happened in thailand? >> i can't. >> i have to give it to the cast, they were very good about keeping tight lipped, not revealing the spoilers, both about what happened on the show

and off. the actors said living and working together at times felt like being on a reality tv show. as you'd expect, some of the scenes get a little racy. patrick schwarzenegger said he'll have to leave the room a few times while watching with his family. but buckle up, guys. >> great tease, though. all right, liz. thank you. she will have much more with the stars of "white lotus" in our next hour. first, we can't let craig have all the fun in italy. we have chef stefano m making su we don't feel too left out in

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>> bringing a little of milan to us. >> you guys asked me to do something classical. i was like, let's do chicken milanese. >> when people go to milan, what is the food they should be eating there? >> risotto, you know, milanese. there's so much incredible food in milano right now, you can't go wrong. >> how did the food differ from region the region? >> some fresh pasta. southern is more hard pastas, tomato sauce. it's nice. more tomato sauce is up top. so it is really nice. >> what do you got? looks like we are about to pound out something right here. >> this is what you can do for dinner right here really quick. we have these boneless, skinless breasts. we pound them really, really lightly and put them into a brine with aqua water. i have some kosher salt here, and we have the rescue online. then we take a little lemon zest as well because we will put lemon inside of the actual zest,

a little bit of juice on top of the chicken at the end, right? so that's going to brine 20 minutes, nice and beautiful and helps keep the chicken moist. >> if we go to milan, what is the one thing you can't leave without trying? >> you have to have -- i mean, it's the thing. a bunch of fresh pasta. now we will go to the breading station, right? so the chickens have been brined. chicken breasts have been brined. >> beautiful. >> super thin, right? i'll take parmesan inside of the egg. >> pro tip. >> why not? >> that's just how it should be, right? you want to make sure it is nice and mixed well, right? >> love it. >> then we'll take -- you can have panko bread crumbs or traditional that you may have. there's a couple blue containers that do bread crumbs. >> you can use veal or pork. any other protein? do the same thing. >> exactly right. >> what do you like?

>> i go crazy for panko. okay. so the idea is just to kind of get the bread crumbs really nice coated. okay? and then when we put it inside, i use a little trick that we usually do just to see if the oil is hot enough. >> oh, nice. >> it should brown in 30 seconds. and lay the chicken nicely. away from you, okay? >> so you don't get the splash on you. >> yeah. >> chef, if you are making this for people that come over for dinner, because this is pounded so thin, is this kind of a last step as far as trying to get everything down at the same time? >> i usually do this, put it on a sheet tray and put the oven on warm and right before they come, pour some wine. >> so you can cook it off, and it'll stay crispy. all right. how long? do we flip it? >> we want to have golden brown, right? so it will be about two minutes all in on each side. and you will see -- >> how does it taste, guys? >> so good. >> fantastic. >> delicious, right? >> simple and perfect.

>> that's how it should be. arugula, parmesan to began iish- garnish, a little olive oil. you have become an absolute pro. >> two to three minutes on each side and you are good to go. keep it warm. throw on the oven. >> exactly right. >> you have to be careful about crowding the pan too much? >> yeah, absolutely. that's a great point. i usually do one at a time. like carson was saying, you have the sheet tray set up right here. one after the another, and you're off to the races. >> beautiful, wow. >> here there is a distinct chance my aunt may -- >> your family. we wanted to steal this moment from craig because he is in italy, but we can go out to craig. you have this meal for you. who is there, chef? >> ciao! [ speaking a global language ] >> this is your aunt? >> exactly. she lives 15 minutes from the set.

>> she came down. >> exacto. [ speaking in a global language ] >> she's delightful. thank you for sharing her with us. >> let's see how it is, craig. >> so, wait, your auntie made the same thing for craig? >> exactly. >> you guys are the best. i was like, oh, my dio and dia live in milan. we could do a cross segment. that's amazing. >> chef, thank you so much. >> always a pleasure. >> craig, enjoy that plate. >> amazing. >> for the recipe, head to today.com/food. and we're back with more from new york. a lot more from craig in milan. first, a quick check of your local news and weather.

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this morning on the 3rd hour of "today," round two. just as one winter storm is moving out, we're already feeling the effects of the next one. more than 100 million of us under winter alerts, and we're tracking all of it. plus, craig is live in italy, saying chow to milan as