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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 >

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Where can I buy a receiver, and what features should I look for?
How can I find the location and frequency of the nearest NOAA Weather Radio transmitter?
Where can I find a list of Weather Radio stations by state?
How do I report a transmitter that's not working?
Where can I find more information about automated voicing?
Who provides the Spanish voice?
What is the NWS warning alarm policy, and when are tests conducted?
What is Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) and what are the actual codes?
My reception isn't good. What can I do?
How do I get Weather Radio at sea?
What is "All Hazards," and do I need it?
What are the facts about the NWR SAME Alert Duration Length Upper Limit Change?