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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

This photo was taken on Flannigan Road near Potlatch, ID on February 1st when the Palouse and Coeur d'Alene rivers were at high levels. Luckily these drivers were safe, but driving through at least 2 feet of water can sweep most vehicles away. Please, avoid driving through water covered roadways!

Cars driving through flood waters