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Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

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NWS Education Resources 
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Weather Watcher Quarterly Newsletter 
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Spokane EnviroKids 
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EWRSEF - Eastern Washington Regional Science & Engineering Fair
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NWS JetStream - Online school for weather 

CWOP - The Citizen Weather Observing Program
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Washington Science Olympiad 
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CoCoRaHS - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network
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Weather Spotters
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A Guide to Developing a Severe Weather Emergency Plan for Schools
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Weather Glossary 
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