The Western U.S. is once again facing heavy precipitation in the form of rain, snow, and even freezing rain. For details, see our latest storm summary: http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc3.html
Cold weather can be life-threatening. If you can’t avoid being outside, remember to follow these 3 steps and tell someone where you’re going. weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety
The western U.S. will experience active weather yet again this week as significant Pacific moisture brings rain and mountain snow to the region. This heavy rain will create flood concerns in parts of WA, OR and CA. Very heavy snow is possible in the Sierra, Cascades, Great Basin and parts of the northern Rockies.
Visit www.weather.gov for the latest weather information or see the latest Short Term Forecast from the NWS Weather Prediction Center at http://go.usa.gov/3kd2P
If it’s icy outside, STAY INSIDE, don’t slip and slide! Check out more tips on how to weather the storm at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
There will be dense fog in several areas of the country this evening. If fog reduces your visibility while driving, do not change lanes or pass other vehicles unless absolutely necessary. Be sure that you can stop within the distance that you can see. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/fog/
There are reports of more than 2 feet of snow in Colorado and an inch of ice in Oklahoma. Read the latest NWS Weather Prediction Center storm summary here: http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html
Here are some damage photos from last night's storms in the NWS Fort Worth,Texas area. https://twitter.com/NWSFortWorth/status/821049266034606080
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Ice: makes for such pretty pictures but can be completely crippling! We're hoping you all are being safe out there.
Ice storm warnings and freezing rain adviso...ries are still in effect from the southern Plains to Mid-MS Valley. Our storm summaries are still ongoing for this event--and one place got 1" of ice! Can you see where?
http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html
To see which areas could get additional ice (and snow) visit our winter weather page: http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=wwx
If it’s icy outside, STAY INSIDE, don’t slip and slide! Check out more tips on how to weather the storm at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
This area of freezing rain has already produced up to a quarter inch of ice in southern KS and is tracking toward Mound City, Butler, Nevada, Clinton and Warsaw... over the next one to two hours. Prepare for very hazardous travel conditions and ice that will start to weigh on trees and power lines.
See MoreOk, so you've probably heard at this point that there is some impactful winter weather coming up Sunday and Monday. What can you do to prepare, regardless of the actual conditions?
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We've got a lot of ice impacting parts of the central and eastern U.S. today and into the weekend. Confused what an ice storm warning is versus a freezing rain advisory? Check out this great graphic explaining the difference! #icestorm
More than 26 million people across the US have winter weather warnings or advisories in effect. Very dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and more are possible with the coming #iceStorm. Head over to Weather.gov for the latest.
Strong wind can blow down trees and powerlines, leaving you without power. Make an emergency supply kit before the next storm hits with the help of ready.gov/kit #WindSafety
Cold weather is life-threatening, so follow these 3 steps and tell someone where you’re going. weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety