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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 >

     Science and Operations Officer 

The Science and Operations Officer (SOO) is the top research position at every field office.

The SOO's functions:

- Make sure the office personnel are trained and current on all weather, climate, forecasting, and system features 

- Responsible for all the latest science technologies and services are provided to the public, meteorologists, and Emergency Managers (EMs)

- Scheduling, recording and personnel for training and personal improvement

- Recruit new hires and new interns

- Fill in as a forecaster if needed

 

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