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 this morning, NOAA's GOES East (GOES-19) satellite is showing the weather across the country. Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect across much of the northern portions of the Lower 48. Latest updates and advisories: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS: Sparks fly in Aberdeen as high winds cause power lines to arc! ⚡️ The First Alert Weather Team warned us the wind was coming, and it has made a massive impact across the region today. Hundreds of people are currently without power across Eastern Idaho due to downed lines and severe weather conditions. Aberdeen, Idaho 🎥:Garn Lovell 🔗 STAY UPDATED: For a full list of road closures, power outage maps, and live safety updates: https://localnews8.com/news/2025/12/17/live-update