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Unsettled Weather in the West; Wintry Mix and Ice Accumulation Possible in Iowa and Vicinity

Significant low elevation rain and higher elevation snow is expected across central California and the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through the weekend. A wintry mix and some ice accumulation will impact portions of the Central Plains through the Upper Midwest through Saturday. Widespread rain is forecast across the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 3:42:28 pm PST

A moist warm front will spread precipitation to the Cascades this afternoon then east of the Cascades tonight. This system will bring snow and low elevation rain, but also areas of light freezing rain. Winter weather advisories have been posted for portions of south central Washington and north central Oregon as well as the east slopes of the Cascades.
Winds will increase this afternoon in the Grande Ronde Valley and the Oregon Blue Mountain Foothills east-southeast of Pendleton and Milton-Freewater. It will be very windy in these areas tonight, mainly near Ladd and Pyles Canyons and Cabbage Hill.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Northern Blue Mtns above 4500 feet from 8 PM this evening to 7 AM Sunday. There will be moderate to heavy snow along the peaks of the Cascades, the Wallowa Mountains, and the Elkhorns.