Web-based tools for weather and water:
Michigan Enviro-Weather - a graphical tool for displaying current and historic weather data specific to this region (temperature and rainfall, soil conditions, degree day data and comparisons, and forecasts)
National Snow Analyses - raw data and 2- and 3-D maps of snow from NOAA; includes snow depth, snow-water equivalents, snow melt, surface sublimation, and non-snow precipitation; use tools to zoom and display near-realtime data
National Weather Service - useful for radar and forecasts for the entire US, including maritime forecasts