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Coastal Storm Along the East Coast; Pacific Storm System in the West on Friday

A strengthening coastal storm will bring soaking rains to portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with accumulating snow likely across the higher elevations of northern New England through Friday. A Pacific storm system will bring heavy low elevation rain, and gusty winds to northern California and the Pacific Northwest, as well as possible blizzard conditions to the Sierra Nevada on Friday. Read More >

Weekend rain will make for hazardous driving conditions, especially during the morning commute on Friday. There is also an increased risk of ponding water in areas of poor drainage during heavy rainfall and potential for rock slides in steep terrain.
Multiple storms are expected to impact northwest California this weekend. Southerly winds are likely to increase Thursday night into Friday with gusts up to 30-40mph possible, especially near ridgelines. Winds are expected to increase again Saturday night into Sunday with gusts of 30-40mph again. Watch for falling trees on roads in wooded areas. Winds are forecasted to ease through the start of next week.
A powerful swell will bring 30 to 40 foot breaking waves to northwest California beaches starting Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Powerful waves can rush far up beaches, wash over rocks & jetties, and erode at coastal bluffs. Stay back from the ocean this weekend.

 

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