NOAA's GOES West (GOES-18) satellite has been closely tracking a potent and persistent atmospheric river that has brought torrential rain and high winds to the Pacific Northwest this week. The threat for major river flooding and landslides continues across portions of western Washington and northwest Oregon today. Latest: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

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