Summary: Critical fire weather conditions are likely on Friday from the central Plains to the northwestern Gulf Coast, basically Nebraska and Kansas to southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana, from gusty winds and very dry conditions. Meanwhile, record high temperatures are possible again in parts of California into the Great Basin with heat advisories in effect for southern California.
Washington
Winter Weather Advisory
- Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 5 PM this afternoon into Saturday
- Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches
- Winds gusting as high as 45 mph
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Travel will be impacted along I-90, US-12 and through Snoqualmie Pass and White Pass
Michigan
Winter Weather Advisory
- Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon
- Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 inch or less,
- 2 to 5 inches across the higher terrain
- Impacts: Slushy snow accumulation on roads this morning will make travel difficult in some areas. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute
- Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 inch or less,
- Flood Warning in effect from Tuesday evening to Thursday afternoon
- Minor flooding is forecast
North Carolina
Winter Weather Advisory
- Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 2 PM EDT this afternoon into Sunday
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches above 3000 feet
- Locally higher totals from 6 to 8 inches possible across the highest peaks of the mountains (above 5500 to 6000 feet)
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions
- Where: Tennessee and North Carolina border
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches above 3000 feet
New Hampshire
Wind Advisory
- Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning
- Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
- Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
Additional Wind Advisories include but not limited to: Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina
Additional Flood Advisories include but not limited to: North Dakota, Minnesota, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Illinois, New York, Maine, New Jersey, and Connecticut
- Flood Advisories effective until further notice
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Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast
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