Summary:
An unusually cold winter storm will produce multiple rounds of heavy snowfall and strong winds that will lead to blizzard conditions over some of the higher terrain and mountain passes and lower snow levels where snow is unusual in California and adjacent areas. Heavy rainfall and flooding is possible in southern California. Snow, gusty winds, and ice continue to impact the Northeast. Impacted Lanes: I-80, I-5, I-70, I-40, I-69, I-30, I-65, I-840
Nevada
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 AM PST Sunday morning
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. 1 to 2 feet in mountains and passes above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible on Highways 93 and 375. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM PST Saturday morning
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, except 4 to 12 inches above 5000 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 10 AM PST Saturday morning
- Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches for the valleys. Heavy snow, winds gusting as high as 60 mph, will cause zero visibility due to blowing and drifting snow.
- Impacts: Travel is expected to very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow with significantly reduce visibility to white out conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause tree damage.
Wyoming
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM MST Saturday afternoon
- Blowing and drifting snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
- Impacts: Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and create slick road conditions.
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 11 PM MST Saturday evening
- West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Blowing snow may create visibility reductions below 1 mile at times.
- Impacts: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Massachusetts
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening
- Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Arkansas
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:20 AM CST this morning
- Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms is expected or ongoing.
- Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Florida
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EST this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Montana, California, Arizona, Colorado and Maine
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado and Maine
Additional Blizzard Warnings include but are not limited to: Montana and California
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: California, Connecticut and Rhode Island
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama
