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U.S. Weather Update 3.8.23

Posted by Jarrett on Mar 8, 2023 9:16:02 AM


Summary:
Showers and thunderstorms that continue to move over the same general area may produce flash flooding. A weather system will bring areas of heavy snow across the Upper Midwest. Gusty winds in the south High Plains will keep fire weather threats elevated. Heavy snow to relatively low elevations continues in California. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-29, I-5, I-84, I-15, I-80, I-94, I-35, I-380, I-70, I-44, I-55, I-255, I-72, I-57, I-69, I-30, I-40


South Dakota
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MST Thursday evening

  • Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. 

Louisiana
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CST this morning

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

California
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 AM PST this morning

  • Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM PST this afternoon

  • Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches, except 2 to 6 inches west of highway 395. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM PST Thursday evening

  • Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 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. 

Tennessee
Flood Advisory remains in effect until further notice

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
  • 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. Low-water crossings and roadways may be flooded.

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas, New Mexico and Montana

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas 

Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Oregon


 
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