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Heavy Snow from the Midwest into the Great Lakes; Locally Heavy Rain in the Western Gulf Coast

A significant winter storm will produce a broad area of moderate to heavy snow from the Midwest through the western Great Lakes. Significant snow accumulations of 6-12 inches, and locally more than 1 foot, and gusty wind may cause hazardous travel conditions. Thunderstorms, some severe, and showers may produce locally heavy rain and isolated flash flooding along the western Gulf Coast. Read More >

Pictures of the Clinch River at Speers Ferry, Virginia



The river gage on the Clinch River at Speers Ferry
The river gage. The river flows from right to left.


View downstream
View downstream. The far bank can flood easily.


Another view downstream, under the highway
Another view downstream, under the highway.


View upstream, where the river cuts through Big Ridge
View upstream, where the river cuts through Big Ridge. Powell Mountain and Jefferson National Forest are in the background.


View upstream with railroad trestle across gorge
View upstream with railroad trestle across gorge.