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WINTER WEATHER UPDATE For Western/Central NY and Western PA!  Light to moderate snow crossing into Western NY. Expect a brief period of rain mixing and changing to snow. See graphic below for more! (courtesy: NWS Binghamton)

2/29/2016

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658 PM UpdateThin line crossing into Western NY is the leading edge to BIg CHANGES for the area tonight.1) Everyone...

Posted by US National Weather Service Binghamton NY on Monday, February 29, 2016
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RESERVOIR UPDATE FROM NWS MISSOULA! Most reservoirs across western Montana and north central Idaho are currently doing well due to future rainfall expectations along with higher elevation snowfall! (courtesy: NWS Missoula, Montana)

2/28/2016

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It's that time of of the week: it's #SnowpackSunday! This week, we're highlighting the impact that water year...

Posted by US National Weather Service Missoula Montana on Sunday, February 28, 2016
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COOL POST FROM NWS SAN ANGELO, TEXAS!  Here is both the San Angelo/Abilene area and the state of Texas during the overnight! The lights of the cities, towns, and the oil fields are all visible! (courtesy: NWS Abilene/San Angelo, Texas)

2/28/2016

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We are getting some new satellite date in that allows us to see the lights of human activity much better than before....

Posted by US National Weather Service Abilene/San Angelo Texas on Sunday, February 28, 2016
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AN IMPORTANT FORECAST UPDATE FROM NWS SAN FRANCISCO/MONTEREY!  A nice graphic which suggests the return of wet weather by next weekend for much of California! (courtesy: NWS Climate Prediction Center office)

2/28/2016

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Some encouraging signs for a possible return to wet weather by next weekend.

Posted by US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California on Sunday, February 28, 2016
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TRULY INCREDIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY! The recent tornadic thunderstorms via GOES SRSOR 1-minute imagery courtesy of the SSEC data center and Tim Schmit from NOAA ASPB, stationed at CIMSS! (courtesy of CIMSS)

2/28/2016

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The power and fury of tornadic thunderstorms via GOES SRSOR 1-minute imagery courtesy of the SSEC data center and Tim Schmit from NOAA ASPB, stationed at CIMSS.

Posted by CIMSS on Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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FIRST OFFICIAL CANADIAN POST!  Here are some pictures taken earlier this morning in Miramichi, New Brunswick in Eastern Canada!  These photos are courtesy of Mike MacLellan. (@NBStormChaser)

2/25/2016

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A few more from this morning. Miramichi NB Canada #nbstorm #icestorm pic.twitter.com/Iv5Is2GUbN

— Mike MacLellan (@NBStormChaser) February 26, 2016
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THEWEATHERMOGIL:: Snowfall gradients

2/25/2016

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Yesterday’s winter-spring storm produced lots of severe weather on its eastern flank, but it also generated a band of heavy snow to its west. Just to the east of Chicago, IL, the infamous “rain-snow” line helped to create a rather large snowfall gradient…Yet, much larger gradients came into play for the Jan. 26-28, 2015 snowstorm in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S…To read the full story, click here - http://bit.ly/1mZpCwg
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THEWEATHERMOGIL:: Out of balance temperatures rule the eastern U.S.

2/25/2016

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When the upper level winds (I’m talking altitudes of four to eight miles above the Earth’s surface) take on a high-amplitude wave pattern (Fig. 1), strong low-pressure systems often develop. Given the counter-clockwise wind flow around such lows in the Northern Hemisphere, surface or near-ground temperatures typically take on a similar wave-like pattern…To read the full story, click here - http://bit.ly/1LeUrs4
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GREAT POST FROM THE NWS OFFICE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS!  A great graphic showing the difference from a few tenths of an inch to 15 inches of snow only 34 miles apart! (@NWSChicago)  

2/24/2016

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From a couple tenths of an inch to 15 inches just 34 miles apart! https://t.co/lgyYz13n6W pic.twitter.com/Dz5bJRpuBJ

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 25, 2016
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NEAT VIEW OF THE STORM SYSTEM IMPACTING THE NORTHEAST/MID-ATLANTIC CURRENTLY!     Just a great VIIRS view of the massive winter storm pummeling the Eastern U.S. with extensive cirrus blow-off over the ocean! (courtesy: @UWCIMSS)

2/24/2016

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S-NPP #VIIRS view of massive winter storm pummeling the eastern U.S. with extensive cirrus blow-off over the ocean. pic.twitter.com/HFxXdUc9dd

— UW-Madison CIMSS (@UWCIMSS) February 25, 2016
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IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THE MID-ATLANTIC AND THE NORTHEAST!  The Tornado Watch until 11 pm has been expanded further north across eastern Pennsylvania and central/northern New Jersey. More info. below courtesy of the NWS Eastern Region HQ!

2/24/2016

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The Tornado Watch until 11 pm has been expanded further north across eastern Pennsylvania and central and northern new...

Posted by US National Weather Service Eastern Region HQ on Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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A DANGEROUS, ROTATING STORM NOW HEADING TOWARDS WARSAW, NORTH CAROLINA AT 70 MPH!! IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM, TAKE SHELTER NOW! HEADS UP SEVEN SPRINGS, LA GRANGE, AND SNOW HILL, NC!

2/24/2016

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Dangerous storm near Delway, NC pic.twitter.com/FiEWgxCvWY

— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) February 24, 2016
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A VERY NEAT AND RECENT RADAR LOOP OF A TEXTBOOK MESOCYCLONE!  Here is a classic radar animation of a supercell thunderstorm giving way to a new spin up over Blakely, Georgia!  (courtesy: Eric Fisher @ericfisher with CBS Boston)

2/23/2016

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More wild radar as original suoercell gives way to new spin up to the south over Blakely, GA pic.twitter.com/CpWf7vSsFw

— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) February 24, 2016
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MESMERIZING WATERSPOUT FOOTAGE!  Here is an unbelievable video sent into ABC News which captures 3 waterspouts dancing near each other over northern Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. (courtesy: ABC News via Twitter: @ABC)

2/23/2016

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TRIPLE THREAT: Incredible video captures 3 waterspouts dancing next to each other on Lake Pontchartrain.https://t.co/6ID5bVprvh

— ABC News (@ABC) February 23, 2016
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Scary Tornado Damage in S. Louisiana!  Our thoughts and prayers are with the people being affected by today's violent storms!  This picture was captured earlier today down in Prairieville, Louisiana.  (courtesy: @AccuCochran)

2/23/2016

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Possible tornado rips through Gold’s Gym in Prairieville, Louisiana https://t.co/Lk0T4BfPGJ pic.twitter.com/qkXFxusTws

— Molly Cochran (@AccuCochran) February 23, 2016
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Just breath-taking 1-minute GOES-14 visible imagery of the current Gulf Coast convection found at the following webpage: http://go.wisc.edu/gq7781 ! (courtesy: Scott Bachmeier @CIMSS_Satellite)

2/23/2016

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1-minute GOES-14 visible images: Gulf Coast convection MP4 https://t.co/qNWK3J2BiK AnimGIF https://t.co/cp972u7mSJ pic.twitter.com/p5qgcryd8P

— Scott Bachmeier (@CIMSS_Satellite) February 23, 2016
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A GREAT POST FROM DR. RYAN MAUE REGARDING CURRENT SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION! Here is a great perspective of this non-tropical 991 mb low pressure over Louisiana which is very uncommon! (courtesy: @RyanMaue via Twitter)

2/23/2016

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a non-tropical 991 mb low pressure over Louisiana is infrequent in any month pic.twitter.com/o80WGR2hLA

— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) February 21, 2016
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UNIQUE WIND-FIELD VIEW OF CURRENT STORM! This animation shows the current storm system's predicted path as it heads in a northeasterly direction toward the Mid-Atlantic. (courtesy: NWS NOAA Satellite and Information Service) 

2/23/2016

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The National Weather Service reports that a storm system will bring the potential for severe thunderstorms with damaging...

Posted by NOAA Satellite and Information Service on Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE FOR FLORIDA!  Severe weather potential for Wednesday includes all of east central Florida. Please stay alert and check for updates at www.weather.gov/melbourne! (courtesy: NWS Melbourne, Florida)

2/23/2016

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Severe weather potential for Wednesday includes all of east central Florida. At this time, the late morning through...

Posted by US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida on Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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IMPORTANT SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE!!! Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and tornadoes are likely across parts of the Gulf Coast region. A few tornadoes may be strong so heads up! (courtesy: NWS Southern Region HQ)

2/23/2016

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Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and tornadoes are likely over portions of the Gulf Coast states today. A...

Posted by US National Weather Service Southern Region HQ on Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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WESTERN SNOW ANALYSIS GRAPHIC! Here's a great look at the variation of Snow Water Equivalent, or "a measure of how much moisture is physically in the snowpack", from the start of the season until now. (courtesy: NWS Reno, Nevada)

2/22/2016

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Here's a look at variation of Snow-Water Equivalent, or "how much moisture is actually in the snowpack", from the...

Posted by US National Weather Service Reno Nevada on Monday, February 22, 2016
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BIG SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL TOMORROW! The potential for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be very likely across the lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast. (courtesy: NWS Storm Prediction Center)

2/22/2016

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The severe weather threat will substantially increase tomorrow (Tuesday) across much of the lower Mississippi Valley and...

Posted by NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center on Monday, February 22, 2016
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HEADS UP SOUTHERN TEXAS!  The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center expanded the slight risk region farther east this afternoon! Here is the latest outlook for tonight's severe weather potential! (courtesy: NWS San Antonio, Texas)

2/22/2016

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The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center expanded the slight risk farther east Here is the latest outlook and thinking for tonight's severe chances.

Posted by US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas on Monday, February 22, 2016
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NWS EASTERN REGION HQ FORECAST UPDATE....... Computer models have now agreed on a western track for the upcoming midweek storm; bringing milder air across most of the Eastern US. See the full post for more details!

2/21/2016

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Computer models have finally reached a consensus on a western track for the upcoming midweek storm. The storm is...

Posted by US National Weather Service Eastern Region HQ on Sunday, February 21, 2016
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A QUICK UPDATE ON NEW THINGS HAPPENING ON THIS GROWING WEBSITE!

2/21/2016

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