Summary:
A winter storm will bring a stripe of heavy snow and strong winds from the Four Corners through the central High Plains Tuesday and Wednesday before extending into the Upper Midwest and possibly the Great Lakes Thursday and Friday. A corridor of ice is also possible. The southern end of the storm's cold front could produce severe thunderstorms from the ArkLaTex to the Ohio Valley midweek. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-5, I-10, I-8, I-17, I-70
Oregon
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 PM PST Tuesday afternoon
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, except 2 to 8 inches below 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM PST Tuesday morning
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11:59 PM PST this evening
- Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
- Impacts: Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Texas
High Wind Watch remains in effect until Tuesday afternoon
- West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
- Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM MST this evening
- Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust is expected during the afternoon possibly reducing visibilities to 3 to 5 miles. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 PM MST Tuesday evening
- West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected in the Guadalupe Mountains. West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected in the Davis Mountains, adjacent foothills, and the Guadalupe Mountain foothills.
- Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: Montana, New Mexico and California
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri
Additional High Wind Watch include but are not limited to: Wyoming, Arizona and New Mexico
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and South Dakota
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona and New Mexico
