The federal National Weather Service (NWS) has imposed winter weather advisory alerts for parts of California, Nevada, Michigan, Maine and New York state. According to the NWS, up to 14 inches of snow could hit some elevated areas over the weekend,

Those let go include meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the country.

A winter storm brought a few inches of snow to some communities, as areas along the coast dealt with mixing and a change to rain.

A burst of heavy snow during the morning could bring snowfall rates of a half-inch to an inch per hour, which is likely to impact the morning commute and make travel tricky through the afternoon. There could be low visibility and slushy roads across the region, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.