Summary:
Moisture continues to flow into portions of the West, Great Basin and Rockies with strong winds, lower elevation rain and higher elevation snow. Precipitation will occasionally be heavy with impacts to travel and possible power outages. For the Northeast, gusty winds, lower elevation rain and accumulation snow for the higher terrain through this weekend; Slow improvements expected through Sunday. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-90, I-5, I-82, I-15, I-84, I-80, I-26, I-77, I-95, I-81, I-75, I-64, I-68, I-70, I-79, I-76, I-99, I-88, I-86
Pennsylvania
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon
- Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulation between 2 and 5 inches, with the lower amounts occurring in the Susquehanna Valley. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM EST this morning
- Snow. Additional snow accumulation between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
California
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon
- Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Ridge wind gusts will reach up to 125 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening
- South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, locally higher gusts greater than 65 mph are possible above 2,500 feet.
- 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.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 4 AM PST Saturday morning
- Urban area and small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
- Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water is over roadways.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM PST Saturday afternoon
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Rises along small streams and mainstem rivers.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- Impacts: There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. 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 may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 AM PST Sunday morning
- Snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations 2 to 8 inches between 7000 and 8500 feet, higher totals up to 18 inches near the crest. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph near the crest.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 PM PST Saturday evening
- Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches with isolated amounts up to 2 feet. Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Ridge wind gusts will reach up to 125 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: Oregon, and Nevada
Additional WInd Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Florida, Louisiana, and Oregon
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Idaho
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Washington
