Summary:
A strong Pacific storm will move across the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and into the Bering Sea Tuesday into Thursday before dissipating over Southwest Alaska on Friday. Strong winds, accumulating snow, and coastal impacts are expected. A Pacific storm will bring moderate to locally heavy rainfall, coastal impacts, and mountain snow as it crosses the Western U.S. Tuesday into Thursday. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-90, I-84, I-15, I-10, I-80
California
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 AM PST Wednesday morning
- Heavy snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 15 inches. Amounts will be highest in the high terrain of southern Siskiyou County. 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 4 AM PST Thursday morning
- Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 6-12 inches in the Sierra Nevada. Snow accumulations over a foot are possible at elevations above 6,000 feet. 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.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon
- Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
- 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.
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM PST this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Colorado
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9:30 AM MST this morning
- Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water may be over roadways.
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Nebraska