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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Snow and ice accumulation does not impact river conditions right away but is instead stored at the soil's surface. During warmer periods, snow cover melts, which may cause river rises similar to that caused by rainfall. Snow cover is modeled to help improve river forecasts.

 

Winter Weather Hydrology
 

National Winter Weather Forecasts
Forecasts for snow and ice precipitation from the Weather Prediction Center

National Snow Analyses
Official snow cover analyses and forecasts for the U.S. from the National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center

Snow and Ice Climatology
Snow and ice information for the U.S. and the globe