Summary:
Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue elevated to critical fire weather today over parts of the central and southern Plains, Ozarks, and eastern Florida Peninsula. Critical fire weather will continue through Saturday in the southern Plains. Another Pacific storm will impact the Northwest U.S. with heavy mountain snow and low elevation rain from today into Saturday. Impacted Lanes: I-25, I-80, I-5, I-90, I-82, I-84, I-15, I-76, I-70, I-96, I-81, I-77, I-40
Washington
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 AM PDT Saturday morning
- Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches tonight through Saturday morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT Friday evening
- Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
Wyoming
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT Saturday evening
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph.
- Impacts: Winter driving conditions. Gusty winds could cause lower visibility due to blowing snow, along with localized drifting.
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 7 PM MDT this evening
- West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today.
- Impacts: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Virginia
Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 AM EDT Monday morning
- Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
- Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 PM EDT this afternoon
- Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 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.
Mississippi
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 1 AM CDT Tuesday morning
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 AM CDT Saturday morning
- Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
- Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, and Montana
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Colorado
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Florida, Oregon, North Carolina, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Alabama, and South Carolina
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Maine