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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

This photo was taken on Flannigan Road near Potlatch, ID on February 1st when the Palouse and Coeur d'Alene rivers were at high levels. Luckily these drivers were safe, but driving through at least 2 feet of water can sweep most vehicles away. Please, avoid driving through water covered roadways!

Cars driving through flood waters