Arctic air lingers for the east, however, winds will slowly subside and a slow moderating trend starts during the week. Lower elevation rain and higher elevation snow continues for the Pacific Northwest to the northern Rockies. Strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding persist in Hawaii.

This weekend, a weak atmospheric river will bring moderate to locally heavy rainfall to the Pacific Northwest which could result in isolated flooding. Higher elevations of the Cascades will likely see some snowfall. For the latest forecast stay up to date with your local NWS office at weather.gov.

An arctic cold front will quickly track across the Great Lakes, Northeast & mid-Atlantic. Snow showers and squalls will accompany this system with increasing winds & falling temperatures. Forecast highs Saturday will drop into the single digits, teens, and 20s. The combination of frigid temps...

🌡️Looking ahead to next week, outside of Alaska and the West Coast, the rest of the U.S. will likely see Above Normal Temperatures for mid February. weather.gov

Hurricane season may still be a few months away, but now is a good time to start thinking about your plan. Know your risk, create an evacuation kit, and stock up a disaster supply kit while the weather is quiet. weather.gov/safety

Not that uncommon, but unusual to see Great Falls, MT (64) be warmer than Tallahassee, FL (63) in the dead of winter. Temperatures will begin to moderate by early next week, but not before several days of continued warmth out west and frigid cold in the east.

A low pressure wave will bring light wintry precipitation from the upper Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic, and rain/thunderstorms from the South to the Southeast through Wednesday. Visit weather.gov for details.

Spoiler, Phil doesn't have a great track record. 😏

Sunrise reveals the snow-covered landscape across the Carolinas this morning.❄️ Northwest winds are pushing cold air out over the Atlantic - leading to the expansive clouds we see from our NOAA GOES-19 satellite.🛰️ weather.gov

A weak atmospheric river will continue periods of gusty winds, rain, and mountain snow over the Pacific Northwest through Friday. A rapidly deepening storm centered just off the North Carolina coast Friday night through Saturday night will produce widespread heavy snow and wind. weather.gov

With another blast of cold air expected Friday through Sunday (Jan. 30 - Feb. 1) across the southeast U.S., be sure to check in on those in your community who might need extra help weathering these temperatures. weather.gov/safety

Stop Guessing, Start Planning. Ever look at a single snow forecast and think, "But what are the actual odds?" The Probabilistic Precipitation Portal is a resource to help you get ahead of the storm by moving beyond a single number to give you the full picture. www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/Prob_Precip/ 👇

Forecast confidence continues to grow that a significant snowstorm will impact a much of the Carolinas into Southeast Virginia this weekend, with greater uncertainty farther up the coast. weather.gov

Further increases in confidence for an impactful winter storm are noted across the Carolinas with greater uncertainty still farther up the coast.

Snow from this weekend's storm is Plain-ly visible from GOES-East this afternoon. Snow currently blankets a large swath of the central and eastern U.S. spanning from western Texas through New England.

Heavy lake effect snow bands will linger east of the Great Lakes Wednesday and Thursday. A weak atmospheric river will bring periods of gusty winds, rain, and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest through the rest of this week. Extreme cold persists over the Midwest through the Northeast U.S.

Dangerously cold temperatures continue across the eastern half of the country. In some places this could be the longest duration of cold in several decades. Visit weather.gov for your latest, local forecast.

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. www.weather.gov/safety/cold

Latest update on the dangerously cold temperatures impacting the eastern U.S. through this weekend.

Be careful with alternative heat sources, practice portable generator safety, and check in with neighbors to ensure that everyone stays safe. weather.gov/safety/

❄️Curious how much snow and ice has fallen so far? Check out these maps populated by NWS offices throughout the US: Snow Totals www.weather.gov/source/crh/s... Ice Totals www.weather.gov/source/crh/i... Use the slider bar to view the past 24, 48, and 72 hours.

Hope everyone is staying warm and safe this morning as you dig out from this storm. The frigid temperatures will linger this week. weather.gov In other news, NWS Fairbanks says, "Hold my hat... EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 70 below expected."

Here are the latest Key Messages for the Extreme Cold and the Winter Storm.

A powerful winter storm is set to sweep across the eastern two‑thirds of the country this weekend. Stay weather‑aware by checking updates from weather.gov and following guidance from your state and local officials.

Take this storm seriously. Moderate to major impacts are expected from the Central US through to the Northeast through the weekend. - Hazardous to impossible driving conditions are expected. Avoid travel if at all possible. - Widespread closures and disruption to infrastructure may also occur.

Power outages are certain for some, especially in areas where the heaviest ice will accumulate on trees and powerlines. The cold can be deadly--but even without power, there are still ways to warm things up. Learn more about winter safety: weather.gov/safety/winter

In the wake of this major winter storm, communities from the Southern Plains to the Northeast will contend with bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. This will cause prolonged hazardous travel and infrastructure impacts.

Travel during this major winter storm could dangerous. Your safest option is to stay home and off the roads. If you MUST travel, be prepared: Tell someone your route, check conditions, keep a full tank/charge, and ensure your emergency kit is on board. Don't risk it! weather.gov/safety

Winter storm watches, warnings, advisories and ice storm warnings are in place millions of Americas. Heavy snowfall is forecast from Oklahoma to the Northeast where over a foot of snow is possible for some locations through Monday.

Don't underestimate heavy snow! It can bring multi-day Power Outages, block emergency routes, and cause Communication Loss from downed lines. Action Plan: Stock your emergency kit, secure a safe alternative heat source, and heed the warning to stay off the roads. Preparation is your best defense!

NWS Director Ken Graham went LIVE with Charlie, Ainsley and Brian today on @FoxandFriends to share latest forecast & tips on how to stay prepared for this weekend’s historic winter storm: “Stay home, have supplies, be ready!” Full interview: www.foxnews.com/video/638814... cc: nws.noaa.gov

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain to a large part of the U.S. through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.

Winter weather is forecast to impact a large part of the country in the coming days. Will there be snow, ice, rain? NWS Meteorologist Haley Thiem explains how the temperature of the air between the clouds and the ground determine the type of precipitation you get.

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Over 160 million people are under winter hazards associated with the impending major winter storm. Disruptive snowfall is likely from the Rockies to the Northeast, including dangerous ice from the ArkLaTex to the Mid-Atlantic. You can find a detailed forecast at weather.gov. Here's the latest...

Winter will still be in full swing after this next system expected Friday through Monday (January 23-26) that will bring cold, snow, and icy conditions. The latest outlook shows the cold weather will hang around in the East through the month. February also looks to start out cold. weather.gov

With heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain in the forecast Friday-Sunday (Jan. 23-25) from New Mexico to the East Coast, it's best to stay home and off the roads as the hazardous weather rolls in. But if you absolutely have to travel, make sure your vehicle is packed and ready to go! weather.gov/safety

⚠️~132 million: Number of people under alerts for snow, sleet, & freezing rain. A large, long-duration winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain from the Southern Rockies & Plains beginning Friday (Jan. 23), spreading eastward toward New England this weekend. 🧵

A clipper system moving through the north-central US will bring sporadic snow showers, gusty winds, and cold temperatures to the Northern Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes. Blizzard conditions and whiteout conditions are possible in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa this evening.

Nearly everyone east of the Rockies will see impacts from snow, ice, and/or extreme cold beginning by Friday and lasting through early next week. Get prepared ahead of the storm so your weekend plans can be to stay home and stay warm! weather.gov

Talks of snow may be exciting, but dangerously cold temperatures bring even more risk this weekend. -50F wind chills in the Plains, and sub-freezing temperatures all the way down to the Gulf Coast pose a life threatening risk this weekend. Have a plan to stay warm! www.weather.gov/safety/winte...

The latest on the major winter storm and extreme cold expected later this week.

With the potential for impactful wintry weather on the rise for the end of the week for many of you, it's wise to ask: Are you prepared for a winter storm? If the forecast calls for winter weather in YOUR area, begin preparing NOW. Don’t wait until the last minute. weather.gov/safety/winter-before

A winter storm will produce great swaths of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Rockies/Plains and Mid-South starting Friday and shift toward the East Coast through Sunday. The forecast continues to evolve. Latest at weather.gov. Probabilities of at least MODERATE winter weather impacts:

Today: Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions, while a coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of New England into the afternoon. weather.gov

Space weather update: G4 (Severe) storm conditions first reached at 1938 UTC (2:38pm EST) upon CME shock arrival. Please continue to visit spaceweather.gov for the latest information and updates.

There are increasing chances for snow and ice from the southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic late this week and into the weekend. There is still plenty of uncertainty in the forecast, which will evolve in the coming days, so stay up to date on the latest at weather.gov.

The Sunshine State is known for beautiful, warm, tropical weather. But did you know, every now and again, it can get cold enough in winter across southern Florida for a strange phenomenon to occur? When temperatures drop below around 45 degrees Florida’s resident iguanas can “freeze”.

Dangerously cold temperatures are forecast to impact the north-central to northeastern United States over the next few days. Be sure to wear warm clothing if outdoors and know what to do if someone might have frostbite or hypothermia. 🥶

Snow showers and snow squalls are possible across the north-central U.S., with blizzard conditions possible in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Montana. Heavy snow is expected to persist downwind of the Great Lakes. Snow showers will spread up the East Coast.