Summary:
Low pressure meandering through the Gulf of Maine will continue snow showers over northern New York, New England, and the spine of the Appalachians in West Virginia Friday into Saturday. A Pacific storm crossing the western U.S. will continue to bring gusty to high winds, low elevation rain, and high elevation snow to the region through Friday before moving to the central U.S. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-90, I-84, I-80, I-15, I-11, I-40, I-17, I-10, I-8, I-25, I-70, I-76, I-99, I-86, I-81, I-695
California
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening
- West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
- Impacts: Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage possible.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches above 6000 feet, 3 to 6 inches from 5000 to 6000 feet, and up to 3 inches above 3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening
- Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Delays or temporary closures are possible over many mountain roads, including Interstate 5 over the Grapevine.
Arizona
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening
- South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will lead to reduced visibility, resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM MST this evening
- Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph in the Sky Islands and White Mountains.
- 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.
New Jersey
Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Water over roadways.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon
- Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Impacts: Flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, and West Virginia
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, West Virginia, and New York
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and South Dakota
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin
Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Maryland
