Friday, January 21, 2011

[FEMA]

Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED)

Significant National Weather

West
Rain and higher elevation snow over the Pacific Northwest will decrease today. River levels across the region continue to fall but the Green and Cedar Rivers in Washington and the Pudding River in Oregon are expected to remain above Flood Stage for a few more days as upstream reservoirs continue to drain. A developing storm system is expected to produce snow over portions of the Northern Rockies and Intermountain West.
Midwest
Light snow will spread from the Rockies into the Northern Plains and one to three inches of snow are possible. Three to five inches snow is expected to develop over the Great Lakes and western portions of Michigan can expect isolated snowfall amounts up to six inches. Temperatures will be 20 to 25 degrees below average from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley.
South
Most of the region will be dry into the weekend except for isolated showers and thunderstorms over portions of the Florida Peninsula.
Northeast
The storm over the Central Appalachians will move northeastward to the Canadian Maritimes tonight. The system will produce strong winds and 5-10 inches of snow in northern New York and New England through Saturday morning. The widespread snow over the Central Appalachians is expected to taper off this morning and will be followed by temperatures in the teens with below zero wind chills. Numerous Watches, Warnings, and Advisories are in effect. See the NOAA website for more information. http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php.
(NOAA and various media sources)
Northeast Snowstorm

Since October 2010, portions of New York and New England have received greater than average seasonal snowfall. This winter New York City has received more than two feet of snow and northern areas of the state have seen more than four feet. New Jersey and Massachusetts have also received more than three feet of snowfall this season. The additional snow this weekend will increase the departure from normal snowfall across the region. FEMA Regions I, II and III are monitoring the winter weather today at a Watch/Steady State. There are no requests for FEMA assistance.
(FEMA HQ, FEMA Regions I-III)
Earthquake Activity

No significant activity.
(USGS)
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