Summary:
A cold front will push south across the Western U.S. into Tuesday with mountain snow and areas of gusty to high winds. An area of low pressure will form along this front on Tuesday and bring a potential for severe thunderstorms with tornadoes and excessive rainfall in the lower to mid Mississippi River Valley. To the north, heavy snow is possible in parts of the upper Midwest. Impacted Lanes: I-84, US-204, US-14, US-138
Oregon
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches above 4000 feet and 3 to 7 inches below 4000 feet over the Northern Blue Mountains. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches above 3000 feet and 2 to 5 inches below 3000 feet for the Southern Blue Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Snow will create travel issues over the passes along Interstate 84 and Highway 204.
Winter Winter Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 4000 feet and 2 to 3 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Snow will create travel issues.
California
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 12 AM PST tonight
- West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust will make driving difficult. Travel may be affected on Highways 14 and 138, especially near the foothills. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
New Mexico
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 PM MST Tuesday evening
- West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
- Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon
- West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM MST Tuesday afternoon
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Texas
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CST this morning
- Dense fog will reduce visibility to one mile or less.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada and Arizona
