Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:50:00 EST A strong dome of high pressure will continue to build from the Southern Plains toward the Deep South. A strong upper trough will remain a mainstay feature over the Great Lakes and northeastern U.S., limited access to moisture will put a cap on how much precipitation will fall. Downwind locations east of Lakes Huron, Erie, and Ontario should be the sites for the better chance for snowfall accumulations ranging from 4 to 6 inches accompanied by locally heavier amounts. A strong upper ridge along the western U.S. coastline has brought fair weather to the region the past few days. However, a series of Pacific systems will break down this ridge. The approach of the Pacific systems will bring precipitation back into the forecast for the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies by as early as Saturday night. Santa Ana winds will continue as warm, dry, and breezy conditions will prevail over southern California through Sunday morning. Latest local weather forecasts, warnings, watches, and advisories...
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:09 EST The models show the high amplitude ridge over the West Coast weakening and drifting inland. An area of moisture aloft increases, resulting in snow developing, but snow level rising across the region. With the initial dry conditions, the primary snow will be Saturday night. Several inches are possible in the Washington Cascades where the moisture and ascent will be in place longer than over the Northern Rockies. A upper level disturbance will move steadily from west to east across the lower Great Lakes into northern New York/New England, accompanied by a 4 to 6 hour period of light to moderate snowfall. In addition to snow associated with the front, there should be some lake enhanced snowfall for a few hours before drying develops. One area of lake enhanced snow fall should be near the southeast shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Details...
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:02:40 EST A critical fire weather area is in effect for portions of southwestern California. In addition Red Flag Warnings are in effect for central and southwestern Nebraska, much of northern Kansas and portions of northeastern Colorado. Details...
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News from NOAA Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource trustees call for public input on early restoration of the Gulf Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:21:10 -0500 On December 14, the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) trustees released the Deepwater Horizon Draft Phase I Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for formal public comment.The plan proposes the first round of projects for early restoration of Gulf natural resources affected by the 2010 oil spill disaster. Details...
