Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse

Totality occurs between 3:15 and 3:35 PM in northern NY and Vermont, lasting for upwards of 3.57 minutes.

Countdown to Partial Eclipse Start

Eclipse Track and Timing

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Informational Video from NASA

NASA's Total Solar Eclipse Safety Webpage

Viewing Eclipses

Image Credit: NASA/AAS

Cold Water

American Astronomical Society: Eclipse Safety and Solar Viewer Information

NWS Cold Water Hazards and Safety

____________________________________________________________________ Climatology Clouds: Satellite Images
Step through visible satellite imagery each afternoon of April 8th since 1979:

Archived cloud cover (courtesy of SSEC at University of Wisconsin-Madison) Temperatures: Normals and Records

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Eclipse Preview

Eclipse Science

Cloud Climatology

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Citizen Science Projects

Kids - PBS Learning

â€‹ Adults/families

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Additional Resources

NASA Eclipse Webpage

â€‹ NWS Caribou Eclipse Page

NWS Gray Maine Eclipse Page

State of Vermont - Eclipse Information

State of New York - Eclipse Information

If you would like to view the Eclipse Presentation the National Weather Service held at the Fletcher Free Library on March 24th, click the image below.