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Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

Dangerously cold air will be in place across the area through Monday (New Year's Day) morning. To avoid any danger involved with the extreme cold, limit your time outdoors, and cover any exposed skin. If stranded on a road, do not venture outside to seek help. Additionally, be cautious with space heaters. See the below graphics for more winter weather safety tips and information, or visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/cold/during.shtml.