As arctic air surges into the central and eastern U.S. this weekend, accumulating snow is forecast from the western slopes of the central Appalachians into tonight, then across the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England early on Sunday. Lake-effect snows will be active as well. The precipitation map shows more active weather will be coming in for the Pacific Northwest and into northern California next week. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

As the sun rises across the U.S. today, NOAA’s GOES East (GOES-19) satellite is keeping a close watch on active weather nationwide. High Wind Warnings are in effect across the Northern and Central Plains, while Blizzard Warnings span the eastern Dakotas and northern Minnesota. Meanwhile, an atmospheric river continues to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. Latest updates: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service