Summary:
Back to back storms may produce several feet of snow downwind of the Great Lakes. A coastal low may produce heavy snow in northern Maine and areas of rain, snow, and a wintery mix across the rest of the Northeast. Accumulating snow also possible for portions of the north High Plains, Midwest and upper Midwest. Offshore Santa Ana winds may cause damage and critical fire weather threats. Impacted Lanes: US-395, US-31, US-20, I-190, I-90
Oregon
Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 8 AM PST this morning
- For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.
California
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph. Gusts to 75 mph below the Cajon Pass in the morning.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Montana
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until Midnight tonight.
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches at lower elevations, and 3 to 7 inches in the mountains.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The snowfall could be slow to develop in some areas early this afternoon, but it will move into all areas towards evening.
New York
Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 1 AM EST Saturday morning
- Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. The highest accumulations will be inland from the lake across the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes from Thursday morning through Friday evening.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 AM EST Saturday morning
- Snow expected. Snow accumulations over the southern portion of the county will generally range from 5 to 10 inches late tonight into late Thursday night with similar snowfall expected over the northern portion of the county Friday and Friday night. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities.
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado ,Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine
Additional Lake Effect Snow Warnings include but are not limited to: Ohio and Pennsylvania
