Summary:
Back to back storm systems will continue to bring snow to the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest over the next several days. Heavy snow will spread into eastern Montana late Saturday, then expand into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest by Sunday night, producing significant snowfall accumulations. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-80, I-15, I-40, I-10, I-35, I-44, I-37, I-94, I-90, I-69, I-96, I-75, I-86, I-95
California
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 AM PDT Sunday morning
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult from delays, snow- covered roads, and chain controls. Gusty winds may bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM PDT Saturday morning
- Snow. Snow accumulations up to 6 inches for communities along Highway 395 and between 7 and 14 inches above 7000 feet. Locally higher totals near 18 inches are possible along the Crest between Sonora Pass and Tioga Pass. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in the lower elevations with 70 to 90 mph gusts over ridgelines.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, impact recreation, and restrict travel for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT Saturday evening
- Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will 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.
Kansas
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning
- Visibility as low as one-quarter mile.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
New Jersey
Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 AM EDT Sunday morning
- 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. Water over roadways is possible.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Montana, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, Arizona, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Oklahoma, and Texas
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Florida, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine
