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Snow Across the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast; Unsettled Weather in the West

Light to moderate snow will continue into Saturday over the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast. This weekend into next week, a series of atmospheric rivers will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Colder temperatures are in store for the weekend from the Great Lakes to East Coast. Read More >

Flooding is one of the most significant weather hazards in the U.S., from both damage costs and human casualties.  More information can be found at weather.gov/safety/flood. Spanish resources can be found here.

Prepare for Flooding, Before it Happens!

Learn more about your flood risk from the FEMA Map Service Center

Learn more about the Hydrology Program of NWS Chicago, including the hydrology of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana