No critical situations are currently reported. The governor's request is under review. Cold Air Dominates Country as a Strong Storm Arrives in the Pacific Northwest Areas from West Virginia north southern New England will see lingering snows today as a complex low-pressure system exits the U.S. to the northeast. As much as a foot of snow is possible in snow belt areas in Pennsylvania and Upstate New York. Widespread significant precipitation is not expected today.
Artic air is dominant across most of the country east of the Rockies.
Very low temperatures and widespread dangerous wind chills will be seen from the Midwest through the Deep South and into the Northeast. Meanwhile in the West, a fast-moving, intense storm has moved into the Pacific Northwest, bringing rain and high winds along the coast and snow in higher elevations. High surf and coastal flood watches are in effect for parts of the Northern California coastline. In a letter dated December 19, the governor of North Dakota requested a major disaster declaration for the State as a result of severe weather that began on November 1. Benson, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh, Cavalier, Divide, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Rolette, Towner, Walsh and Williams.