1.3M views · 1.3K reactions | As the sun rises over the western U.S. today, NOAA's GOES West (GOES-18) satellite is tracking an atmospheric river streaming over the Pacific Northwest, bringing locally heavy rainfall to lower elevations and mountain snow to the northern Cascades and Rockies. Latest updates: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook

Enhanced color imagery from NOAA's GOES West satellite is showing a large weather system bringing winter conditions to parts of the western U.S. today. Blizzard Warnings are currently in effect for parts of the Plains and Midwest. In this imagery, ground snow appears red, low moisture-rich clouds appear gray or yellow, and high icy cirrus clouds appear pinkish. Latest updates: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

17K views · 68 reactions | NOAA satellites are keeping vigilant watch over the nation's winter weather today. This view, via GOES East (GOES-16), shows a large weather system over the central United States, where Winter Storm Warnings and Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect. Latest updates and advisories: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook