Summary:
The winter storm over the central U.S. will weaken while slowly shifting from the central Plains through the Northeast U.S. through the end of the week. Blizzard conditions will wane overnight then areas near and west of the track of the storm will see some limited snow or even a wintry mix. East of the storm center, moderate rainfall is expected from the Carolinas into the Northeast U.S. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-90, I-84, I-80, I-76, I-70, I-49, I-35, I-59, I-24, I-40, I-95, I-64, I-78, I-84, I-87, I-91
Oregon
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening
- South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
- Impacts: Strong winds could damage trees and power lines, and may blow away or damage unsecured objects. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening
- Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for high profile vehicles.
Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM PST this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.
California
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening
- Wet snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon
- South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph over the higher elevations.
- 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM PST this afternoon
- Minor coastal flooding expected.
- Impacts: Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, coastal roadways, and walkways.
Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 PM PST Saturday evening
- Significant coastal flooding expected.
- Impacts: Significant flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas around the time of high tide. Damage to coastal roadways and structures is possible.
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening
- South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
- Impacts: Strong winds could damage trees and power lines, and may blow away or damage unsecured objects. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
North Carolina
Flood Warning remains in effect until 12 PM EST this afternoon
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, roadways, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2:45 PM EST this afternoon
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water may be over roadways.
New York
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EST Thursday morning
- Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
- Impacts: Minor flooding is expected in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties will experience minor flooding.
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EST this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington
Additional Freezing Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Alabama, and Tennessee
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas and Iowa
Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Maryland, Washington, and the District of Columbia
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Massachusetts, Georgia, South Carolina, North Dakota, Florida, Texas, Louisiana
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: South Carolina, and Maine
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Connecticut
