Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:51:00 EDT The well developed upper trough encompassing much of the country has allowed the invasion of cold Canadian air to make its presence felt. The surging cold front will usher below normal emperatures down toward the Gulf Coast and over to the Eastern Seaboard. Across the latter region, mild temperatures will be in place in spite of the fact that the frontal passage will occur midday Saturday. However, the coldest air will lurk to the west where additional upper energy is expected to travel from the central Plains quickly toward the Ohio Valley/Upper Mid-Atlantic. Upslope flow right along the central Rockies will support periods of light to moderate snowfall on Saturday. It appears the best axis of snowfall accumulations will occur across southeastern Wyoming, northeastern Colorado and western Nebraska with approximately 2 to 4 inches expected with locally heavier amounts possible. Latest local weather forecasts, warnings, watches, and advisories...
Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:53:01 EDT A critical fire weather area has been declared for south-central Washington, and north-central/northwestern Oregon. In addition, red flag warnings are in effect for portions of western Washington and western Oregon. Details...
Tropical Weather Outlook for the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific
Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:55:33 EDT The United States Department of Agriculture Drought Portal provides resources and information related to the current drought crisis from across the Government. Throughout much of the country, communities are struggling with one of the worst droughts to strike the U.S. in decades. The lack of rain and high temperatures have done considerable damage to crops -- particularly those in the Midwest. USDA and other federal agencies are taking steps to help farmers, ranchers, and small businesses wrestling with this crisis. Details...
Earthquake Information from the U.S. Geological Survey
