Summary:
A nearly stationary frontal boundary will bring potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding from Oklahoma into the Ohio River Valley over the next few days. Severe weather is also expected for parts the Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi River Valley on Thursday and Friday with threats of tornadoes, strong winds and hail. Snow is expected for parts of the Cascades and Northern Rockies. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-84, I-80, I-15, I-90
Oregon
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 AM PDT Friday morning
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 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 11 AM PDT Friday morning
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with 4 to 8 inches in Northeast Jackson County near Prospect and Butte Falls. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commute this evening and Friday morning.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 2 AM PDT Friday morning
- Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Nevada
Flood Warning remains in effect until 5 PM PDT Friday afternoon
- Flooding caused by excessive runoff in the Meadow Valley Wash continues.
- Impacts: Flooding of the Meadow Valley Wash, and low-lying and flood-prone locations adjacent to the wash will continue between Spring Valley State Park and Elgin. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect areas of slow moving or standing water. State Route 322 and State Route 317 closed due to flooding.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 AM PDT Friday morning
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches in lower to mid-elevation areas, with 15 or more inches of new snow to locations above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Texas
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening
- West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
- Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening
- West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Georgia
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Ohio
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM EDT Saturday afternoon
- Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
- Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, roadways and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Washington
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, California, Idaho, Wyoming and Maine
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Idaho, California, and New Mexico
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia