The National Weather Service is working to hire back hundreds of positions laid off or otherwise cut by the Trump administration, but it’s progressing at a snail’s pace, forcing many offices to continue to cope with vacancies that could affect winter forecasts.

The National Weather Service warns that in addition to the extensive snow cover, these storms could cause blizzard and “whiteout conditions” from Tuesday through Wednesday and into Thursday, in some cases. These conditions, the NWS warns, could be dangerous for travel.

As winter weather ramps up in intensity, the National Weather Service is working to fill key roles, such as meteorologists, technical experts and scientists.

AFFECTING EVERYDAY AMERICANS. I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO WORK IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. HANNAMAN LOVES NATURE. SHE ALSO LOVES HER JOB. I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO WORK FOR NOAA. IT’S THAT DREAM THAT KEPT THE GEORGIA NATIVE AND UC DAVIS GRAD IN SACRAMENTO.

Our local National Weather Service office in East Memphis is constantly working to keep you and your family safe during any type of weather.