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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 >

Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall will accompany a front through the area Friday. Other than some localized ponding of water on roadways during heaviest rain, amounts shown will be largely beneficial.
A cold front arrives on Friday, bringing gusty winds across the area. These winds will be especially strong along the coast, into the Shasta Valley, and across the east side. In those areas, these winds may reach hazardous speeds. In these conditions, object may be lifted and carried or tree limbs may break. Precipitation is expected as well. Please use extra caution while traveling in these conditions.
Dangerous high surf is expected along all southern Oregon coastlines and beaches Friday through the weekend, increasing first Friday and maxing out Saturday morning at 30 to 35 feet. Surf heights are expected to decrease to 20 to 25 feet Saturday night, but remain hazardous through Sunday, maybe even into Monday. Use EXTREME caution near the beach. Keep a safe distance from the ocean. Jetties, rocks, logs and driftwood in the surf zone are NOT safe!

 

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