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A Series of Storms Will Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. into Early Next Week; Pacific Storms Continue to Impact the West

A series of winter storms will impact the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. into next week with locally heavy rain, and a combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Pacific storms will continue to bring strong winds, heavy rain with a risk for flooding to northern and central California, and heavy mountain snow in the Sierras, southern Cascades, and northern Rockies through Friday. Read More >

KBHX Radar - Eureka, CA
The next storm system will bring moderate to heavy snowfall for elevations above 2500 feet Thursday through Friday morning. 2 to 9 inches of snow is expected, with locally higher amounts on mountain passes, including Highways 299, 199, 36 and 3. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10AM Thursday to 10AM Friday for northern Trinity County, including Hwy 3 at Scott Mountain Pass.
Another Atmospheric River will bring widespread precipitation on Thursday. Expect light to moderate rainfall Thursday morning through Thursday night, followed by light showers on Friday. Snow levels will start around 2000 to 3000 feet early Thursday, rising to around 3000 to 6000 feet Thursday afternoon and evening, with the highest snow levels in Mendocino and Lake counties.
A strong area of low pressure will move onshore late Thursday afternoon, bringing moderate rainfall and gusty winds to the area. Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph will turn westerly overnight into Friday morning, with gusts 20 to 35 mph possible. Strongest winds are expected across southern Mendocino and Lake counties, elevated terrain and coastal headlands.

 

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