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Heaps of snow will fall from Oregon and California to the central Rockies through this weekend. Flooding rains are also expected in the coastal areas of northern California and southern Oregon.
An area of low pressure approaching the Oregon coast tonight will be the next in a line of storm systems to impact the western U.S. This low pressure system will spread rain and snow across southern Washington, Oregon, northern California and Nevada through tonight.
This system will be responsible for most of the heavier rain and snow totals through this weekend. On the coast, rain amounts of 1 to 4 inches will be common in northern California and southern Oregon, with most of the rain falling on Saturday. Remember, if you approach a flooded roadway, it is always best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”
Flood Watchesand Warnings extend from Point Arena, Calif. to Gold Beach, Ore.
Through this weekend, snowfall of 1 to 3 feet will be common from the higher elevations of Oregon and northern and central California eastward through the Great Basin and into the central Rockies. Some locally higher snow amounts of 3 to 4 feet are possible. For the lower elevations of the Great Basin and central Rockies, snow accumulation of 2 to 8 inches is possible in most spots.
Widespread Winter Storm Watches and Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been posted across the Northwest and much of the northern and central Rockies along with the Sierra Nevada. An Avalanche Warning is also in effect for parts of the Rockies in Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah, as well as for the Sierras. In portions of western Oregon, an Ice Storm Warning is in effect until tonight as ice accumulations could top three quarters of an inch.
As this system moves quickly inland later tonight and Sunday, light to moderate snow will spread into he central Rockies. A streak of mainly light snow will also move over Kansas and Oklahoma Sunday morning and afternoon while light snow will likely linger into Monday in parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.
It’s never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries, and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage. It’s always best to avoid travel in rough weather as the roads will be dangerous.