IAO: Mission Statement

Rain and Snow in the Eastern US; Arctic Airmass Moves into the Northern Plains

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will spread into the East Coast, and moderate to heavy snowfall will develop over the Northeast. A significant Arctic outbreak will spread over the northern Plains, where dangerously cold wind chills are expected. The Arctic air will advance farther south and east on Friday into the weekend. Heavy lake effect snow is likely downwind of the Great Lakes. Read More >

Mission Statement

The Mission of the International Affairs Office (IAO) of the U.S. National Weather Service is to enhance NOAA/NWS ability to provide the best weather, water, and climate forecasts through international cooperation on hydro-meteorological observations, data exchange, modeling, research, and technology development; and to provide global leadership in setting meteorological standards and building partnerships to save lives and protect property.