Summary:
Heavy rain may lead to areas of flooding in the lower Mississippi Valley, east Texas and the central Gulf Coast Thursday and Friday. A parade of storms will impact the Western U.S. with multiple rounds of precipitation Thursday into the new year. Gusty winds, lower elevation heavy rain and flooding, and higher elevation/inland heavy snow can be expected. The travel ban is now a travel advisory in Buffalo, New York. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-80, I-5, I-84, I-90, I-94, I-76, I-70
California
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening
- Heavy snow above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening
- Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 12 inches.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until Late Saturday evening
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
New Mexico
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM MST this morning
- Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow and low visibility are possible.
- Impacts: Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM MST this afternoon
- West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Washington
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM PST Friday afternoon
- Minor coastal flooding expected.
- Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST Friday afternoon
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 1 foot.
- Impacts: Plan on very difficult travel.
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Maine
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon and Nevada
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Oregon, Idaho and Colorado
