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NOAA/NWS Info Graphics:
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Seasonal Snow Totals:
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(Images static - click their links for latest)
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*Note: Change 3rd column above map to 'Season Accumulation' for seasonal totals, map will then auto update.
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Utilizes the NOHRSC data but own color scheme and can zoom by selecting 'Continental US' button top left of map image, select 'Regional' or 'Local', then blue location dot.
Current US Snow Cover:
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(Images static - click their links for latest)
(For season totals at your location see our Climate page)
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Large collection of current snow cover map data: Current snow depth/cover, snow pack temperature, melt, sublimation and more!
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Current snow depth/cover, average, sublimation and more! Detailed interactive map
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Updated several times per day. CONUS map plus southern Canada, no zoom.
Snow Event Totals/Impact Mapping
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See recent storm totals or potential level of impact.
(See our Climate page for season totals at your location if no longer listed below)

NWS US Interactive Snow Reports Map

NWS interactive US snow reports map. Zoom for totals alongside colored dots representing snow totals, use slider to see last 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 or 72hour totals.

NWS Winter Storm Impacts Map

Interactive NWS map, color coded to potential winter storm impacts, can view days 1-3, or just day 1, 2 or 3. Use the tabs above the map to switch to different winter products such as snow, snow load, ice, etc.

NOAA National Snow/Ice Probability Maps
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Tip: Select the blue tabs just above the maps to change dates.

WPC Next 3-Days Snow/Sleet

Next 3-days % probability of 1", 2", 4", 6", 8", 12" & 18" snow every 6 hours. Can set totals to 24, 48 & 72 hours worth. All colors % chance of snow/sleet, not rain/snow/ice lines.

WPC Next 3-Days Freezing Rain (Ice)

Freezing Rain (ice) % probability of 0.01", 0.10", 0.25" & 0.50" ice every 6 hours. Can set totals to 24, 48 & 72 hours worth. All colors % chance of freezing rain, not rain/snow/ice lines.

WPC 4-7 Day Outlook Snow

Snow/sleet % probability of 0.25"+ liquid equivalent (2.5"+ if all snow if use traditional 10:1 snow ratio). All colors % chance of snow/sleet, not rain/snow lines.

NWS Snow Forecast Maps By State
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Note: Your local NWS office may have more recent maps, view them here.
(Images static - click their links for latest, not all states covered in this format by NWS)

Colorado

NWS snow/sleet forecast for CO with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Delaware

NWS snow/sleet forecast for DE with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Iowa

NWS snow/sleet forecast for IA with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Kentucky

NWS snow/sleet forecast for KY with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Maryland

NWS snow/sleet forecast for MD with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Michigan

NWS snow/sleet forecast for MI with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Missouri

NWS snow/sleet forecast for MO with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

North Carolina

NWS snow/sleet forecast for NC with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Nebraska

NWS snow/sleet forecast for NE with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

New Jersey

NWS snow/sleet forecast for NJ with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Ohio

NWS snow/sleet forecast for OH with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Rhode Island

NWS snow/sleet forecast for RI with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Connecticut

NWS snow/sleet forecast for CT with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Georgia

NWS snow/sleet forecast for GA with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Indiana

NWS snow/sleet forecast for IN with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Massachusetts

NWS snow/sleet forecast for MA with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Maine

NWS snow/sleet forecast for ME with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Minnesota

NWS snow/sleet forecast for MN with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Montana

NWS snow/sleet forecast for MT with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

North Dakota

NWS snow/sleet forecast for ND with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

New Hampshire

NWS snow/sleet forecast for NH with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

New York

NWS snow/sleet forecast for NY with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

Pennsylvania

NWS snow/sleet forecast for PA with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

South Carolina

NWS snow/sleet forecast for SC with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.

NWS Snow Forecast Maps by WFO (Region)
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NWS WFO (Weather Forecast Office) names & locations, not all WFO's covered in this format by NWS):
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Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central & Northern New Mexico.

ABQ

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Eastern VA and extreme NE NC including Elizabeth City, NC, Hampton Roads, VA, Richmond, VA and the Eastern Shore.

AKQ

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Amarillo, TX & OK Panhandle.

AMA

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SW WI, SE MN, NE IA.

ARX

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for West & Central ND.

BIS

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for MA, CT & RI regions.

BOX

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Wetern NY region.

BUF

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for central SC and E GA.

CAE

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for coastal SE SC and coastal GA including Charelston, SC and Savannah, GA.

CHS

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central PA

CTP

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SW KS.

DDC

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central IA.

DMX

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SE IA, NW IL & NE MO.

DVN

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for most of GA.

FFC

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SE SD, NW IA, SW MN & NE NE.

FSD

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NE MT.

GGW

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for E UT & W CO.

GJT

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NW WI.

GRB

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Upstate SC, NC Mountains and Charlotte to NE GA.

GSP

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central & NE SD.

ABR

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Eastern NY region.

ALY

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for N MI.

APX

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for South Central NY & Northeast PA.

BGM

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for North & Northeast CO, only available as the entire state forecast.

BOU

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for North/Central Vermont & N NY.

BTV

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SE MT.

BYZ

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Northern Maine.

CAR

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for N OH region.

CLE

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SE WY & W NE.

CYS

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NE MN & NW WI.

DLH

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for E MI.

DTX

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NW MO & NE KS.

EAX

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Eastern ND & Western MN.

FGF

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Fort Worth / Dallas TX region.

FWD

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for South Central NE & N Central KS.

GID

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NW KS, SW NE & E CO.

GLD

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for W MI.

GRR

Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Southern Maine & New Hampshire.

GYX

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Winter Weather Models - Precip Type
Raw model data output is NOT a forecast. Consult a professional such as NWS.
For additional models & info such as run times see our Learn page.
These links will take you to Pivotal Weather, but we also recommend Tropical Tidbits

Euro

Euro (ECMWF) model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.

NAM

NAM model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.

GFS

GFS model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.

HRRR

HRRR model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.

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Winter Weather Models - Snow Totals
Raw model data output is NOT a forecast. Consult a professional such as NWS.
For additional models & info such as run times see our Learn page.
These links will take you to Pivotal Weather, but we also recommend Tropical Tidbits
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