Winter Storm Orlena, a powerful Nor'easter, continues to impact much of the Northeast and New England with a variety of hazards. Widespread heavy snow, gusty winds, near blizzard conditions and coastal impacts are very likely. Expect major to extreme impacts across the region from Pennsylvania to Maine, including the Philadelphia, New York, and Boston metro areas. Snowfall rates of 3 inches per hour were recorded in some areas yesterday. Travel is not recommended. Active Advisories: Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland
Washington
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow expected today across the Olympics and Cascades above 2000ft
- 6-12 inches of snow
- Until 4 AM PST Wednesday
Oregon
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow expected today across the Cascades
- 8-15 inches of snow
- 35mph wind gusts
- From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Wednesday
California
Winter Storm Warning
Heavy snow expected to continue today across northern CA and the Sierra Nevada
- 8-18 inches of snow
- 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday
Impacting transit along I-5 north of Redding, and I-80 through the mountains
Montana
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow expected tomorrow across southern MT
- 1-4 inches of snow
- From 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Thursday morning
Wyoming
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow expected to begin this evening across northwest WY
- 5-10 inches of snow
- 40mph wind gusts
- Late this Evening through 6 PM MST Wednesday
Colorado
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow expected tomorrow across the western mountains
- 6-12 inches of snow
- 50mph wind gusts
- From 6 AM Wednesday to 9 AM MST Thursday
West Virginia
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow continuing this morning across the state
- 2 inches additional snow
- Until 9 AM EST this morning
Kentucky
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow continuing this morning across eastern KY
- 1 inch additional snow
- Until 9 AM EST this morning
Tennessee/North Carolina
Winter Storm Warning
Heavy snow expected today across the TN/NC border
- 3-12 inches additional snow
- Until 1 PM EST Tuesday
Maine
Winter Storm Warning
Heavy mixed precipitation occurring today across the state
- 6-10 inches of additional snow
- 1/10th inch of ice accumulation
- 45mph wind gusts
- Until 11 PM EST this evening
Impacting transit along I-95
New Hampshire
Winter Storm Warning
Heavy mixed precipitation occurring today across the state
- 3-5 inches of additional snow
- 1/4 inch of ice accumulation
- 45mph wind gusts
- Until 7 PM EST this evening
Vermont
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow continuing today across the state
- 4-8 inches of additional snow
- Until 7 AM EST Wednesday
New York
Winter Storm Warning
Snow continuing today across eastern NY
- 3-5 inches of additional snow
- 40mph wind gusts
- Through 7 PM Tuesday
Massachusetts
Winter Weather Advisory
Mixed precipitation occurring today across the state
- 1 inch additional snow
- Glaze of ice
- 40mph wind gusts
- Until 4 PM EST this afternoon
Connecticut/Rhode Island
Winter Weather Advisory
Mixed precipitation occurring today across the region
- 1 inch additional snow
- Glaze of ice
- 40mph wind gusts
- Until 4 PM EST this afternoon
Pennsylvania
Winter Storm Warning
Heavy snow continuing today across eastern PA
- 2-4 inches additional snow
- 35mph wind gusts
- Until 1 PM EST this afternoon
Impacting transit along I-76, I-81, I-80, I-84 and I-95
New Jersey
Winter Storm Warning
Snow continuing today across the state
- 1-3 inches additional snow
- Until 4 PM EST this afternoon
Impacting transit along I-195, I-295
Maryland
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow continuing today across the state
- Up to 2 inches additional snow
- Until 1 PM EST this afternoon
In other news, at approximately 7:25 a.m. EST today, Punxatawney Phil emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.
