7pm Storm Update: See the storm in motion with the first image showing a color enhanced satellite image of storms moving across North America over the past couple days. The second animation shows the rain/snow radar and current temps as of 7:10pm EST and snow is slowly filling in for the Northeast. Still not overly impressive storm at this stage but starting to get its act together. Out west we have RAIN in Southern California...YEAH! Follow along at http://www.weathertrends360.com/Maps/Interact

Hurricane Kiko has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm with winds reaching 145 mph, stirring concern as it heads in Hawaii’s direction. However, cooler waters and trade winds are expected to weaken Kiko significantly before it nears the islands. Here’s what to expect as Kiko approaches. | CNN