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Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

December 12-13, 2010
Snow Event

Snow developed across the region during the morning hours of Sunday, December 12th as a strong low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes. The snow continued into Sunday night before tapering off during the morning hours of Monday, December 13th. Much of the area saw 2 to 4 inches. Heavier amounts of up to 6 inches fell in areas between Dayton and Cincinnati. Additionally, westerly winds of 10-20 mph with higher gusts caused blowing and drifting of the snow.