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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >


Department of Commerce Honored Institution Award
Zia Gas Plant of Hobbs, New Mexico

 

photo of Hobbs, New Mexico cooperative observer
Pat Vesper presents the award for 25 years of service.
Photo by Susan Spears

 

On February 21, 2008, Susan Spears and Pat Vesper of the National Weather Service, Midland/Odessa presented a Department of Commerce Honored Institution Award to the Zia Gas Plant of Hobbs, New Mexico.  The National Weather Service in Midland would like to thank the Zia Gas Plant for their 25 years of service.