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Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

An impressive winter storm moved onshore into California on Jan 10, 2001. The storm tracked eastward into the Great Basin, but it's precipitation extended all the way from San Diego to Sandpoint, ID. These infrared and visible satellite pictures show the storm at it's peak on 11 January.

Infrared Satellite Image  Visible Satellite Image