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Tranquil in the East; Active in the Western and Central U.S.

A strong cold front will continue pushing through the Intermountain West and Four Corners through Saturday, bringing heavy snow to the Rockies and gusty winds. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for portions of the Utah, Colorado, and Montana mountains. This storm system will also bring the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding to portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

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IR satellite image of North America with ISS groundtracks overlaid

International Space Station (ISS) ground tracks and IR satellite image of North America

 

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