Summary:
The steady moist onshore flow and atmospheric river regime into the West Coast will continue on Thursday, especially in portions of saturated California. Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected from northern California to coastal areas of Oregon and Washington. Meanwhile, an intensifying storm system may produce isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms across parts of the South on Thursday. Impacted Lanes: I-84, I-90, I-5, I-44, I-70, I-55, I-49, I-88, I-87, I-91, I-89
Maine
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST Friday evening
- Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with higher amounts to the north and west. Sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch.
- Impacts: The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST Friday evening
- Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Montana
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM MST this afternoon
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Alabama
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening
- Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Oregon
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening
- Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening
- South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: North Carolina
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Missouri and Washington
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Indiana and Ohio
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, California and Washington
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: California
