As arctic air surges into the central and eastern U.S. this weekend, accumulating snow is forecast from the western slopes of the central Appalachians into tonight, then across the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England early on Sunday. Lake-effect snows will be active as well. The precipitation map shows more active weather will be coming in for the Pacific Northwest and into northern California next week. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

NOAA's GOES West (GOES-18) satellite has been closely tracking a potent and persistent atmospheric river that has brought torrential rain and high winds to the Pacific Northwest this week. The threat for major river flooding and landslides continues across portions of western Washington and northwest Oregon today. Latest: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

As the sun rises across the U.S. today, NOAA’s GOES East (GOES-19) satellite is keeping a close watch on active weather nationwide. High Wind Warnings are in effect across the Northern and Central Plains, while Blizzard Warnings span the eastern Dakotas and northern Minnesota. Meanwhile, an atmospheric river continues to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. Latest updates: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

As the sun rises this morning, NOAA's GOES East (GOES-19) satellite is showing the weather across the country. Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect across much of the northern portions of the Lower 48. Latest updates and advisories: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service