Summary:
Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast for coastal southern California through Wednesday due to moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Across the Great Lakes, heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario from this afternoon into late Wednesday night. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-15, I-40, I-90, I-96, I-94, I-69, I-86, I-81, I-87, I-89, I-91
New York
Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 4 AM EST Thursday morning
- Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will also produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.
- Impacts: Travel will be very difficult with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the commute this morning and this evening.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 AM EST Thursday morning
- Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
California
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 12:15 PM PST Wednesday afternoon
- Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
- Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM PST Wednesday evening
- Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 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.
Oregon
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM PST this morning
- Visibility of less than a quarter of a mile in dense fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM PST this morning
- Visibility of less than a quarter of a mile in freezing fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Additional Lake Effect Snow Warnings include but are not limited to: Pennsylvania
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Wyoming, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, and Arizona
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Florida
