latest national weather service headlines from the NOAA:
...Heavy Snow and Strong Winds to Diminish as Storm System Moves East... »
The same storm system that brought blizzard conditions to portions of the Central Plains will weaken while moving into the eastern U.S. this evening. The strong winds and heavy snow will gradually diminish, but showers and strong thunderstorms will continue to move across the southeastern U.S. tonight. Rain may be moderate to heavy at times. In the meantime, temperatures should be cold enough to support light snow in the higher elevations of the central Appalachians tonight and Sunday.
...Flash Flooding Possible this Afternoon in the Lower Mississippi River Vall... »
Widespread moderate to heavy rain is possible this afternoon across the Lower Mississippi River Valley as a cold front tracks across the region. The combination of abundant moisture and slow-moving precipitation will lead to rainfall amounts ranging from 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. The heavy rainfall over already saturated soils may contribute to flash flooding. Remember: Turn Around Don't Drown.
...Major Winter Storm Impacting the Central Plains... »
Very heavy snow will continue through Saturday afternoon across the Central Plains. The greatest accumulations of 1 to 2 feet will be found from northeast Colorado into southern Nebraska and northwest Kansas. Relatively lighter snowfall amounts will fall over central Kansas and western Iowa. Northerly winds of 15-25 mph with gust over 40 mph will create blizzard conditions over portions of northeast Colorado into southwest Nebraska. Travel will be impossible and extremely dangerous in this re...
…Major Winter Storm is Occurring in the Central Plains… »
Heavy snow is possible today across parts of the central Plains and central High Plains, with 1 to 2 feet of snow expected in the Denver area. Blizzard Warnings are in effect for the central High Plains. Meanwhile, severe weather is possible across parts of the Southern Plains today.
...Life-Threatening Weather Conditions to Develop Tonight in Central Plains... »
Blizzard Warnings are in effect for northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska as a winter storm continues to strengthen. Snow will rapidly develop across the Plains later tonight and become widespread on Friday. This storm will be slow moving, so a prolonged period of moderate to heavy snow will persist into early Saturday morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour coupled with wind gusts up to 50 mph will create blizzard and life-threatening weather conditions acros...
...Major Storm System to Bring a Variety of Weather to Central U.S… »
What will become a large storm system over the central and southern Rockies is currently organizing out west and will bring heavy snow with strong winds, severe weather and heavy rain to parts of the central U.S. over the next couple of days.
...Winter Storm Possible for Central Rockies and Adjacent Plains Thursday thr... »
A Pacific system is forecast to bring a significant winter storm to the central Rockies and adjacent Great Plains from Thursday through Saturday. Heavy snowfall (locally in excess of one foot) is possible across eastern Colorado, southeast Wyoming, northwest Kansas, and Nebraska. Strong winds will accompany the snow, leading to reduced visibilities under one half mile at times. Near blizzard and impossible travel conditions may develop across the region. Be prepared before the storm arrives.
...Winter Storm Bringing Snow to Northern New England... »
Unsettled conditions are expected across portions of northern New England today, with wintry precipitation occurring to the north of a warm front. Snow and freezing rain will end in northern Maine this evening. Meanwhile, early February warmth is in store for much of the eastern third of the U.S., with temperatures as much as 15-25 degrees above normal for some locations.
...Winter Weather to Impact Northwest Washington State through Wednesday Morn... »
Heavy snow will continue in the high terrain of northwest Washington as a cold front sweeps across the region. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches are expected in the northern Cascades above 3,000 feet by Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, 6 to 11 inches are possible in the Olympics. Winter weather will make travel difficult in the passes at times. Meanwhile, rain is expected in the lower elevations, including the Seattle and Olympia metro areas.
...Winter Storm Expected For Northern New England Tonight... »
Heavy snow is forecast tonight for northern Maine, where a Winter Storm Watch is in effect. A total of 8 to 10 inches of snow is forecast. To the south a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected, with all rain over the rest of New England. The storm is expected to depart Wednesday evening.
