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Severe Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Rain and Mountain Snow in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies

A powerful storm is expected to bring periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, and the potential for severe thunderstorms throughout the southern to central Plains through Monday. Widespread precipitation and heavy mountain snow is expected across the Northwest and northern Rockies through Monday. Up to a foot of snow is possible across the higher elevations of the Cascades and northern Rockies. Read More >

Active weather is expected across southern Oregon and northern California through this week. An upper trough will continue to support showers through Tuesday morning. On Tuesday afternoon, a low pressure system will settle over the Pacific. Very strong winds and widespread rainfall are expected, as well as impactful snowfall in the Mount Shasta region. Active weather looks to continue on Wednesday and beyond as showers could continue into the weekend.
An atmospheric river could stall across the area, bringing a long-duration of moderate to heavy rain to these areas. The highest rainfall amounts are expected in Curry County. There is some threat the Coquille river at Coquille could reach minor flood stage.
A cold front will move through our forecast area Sunday evening bringing snow impacts to the region. We expect 2 to 4 inches of snow between 2500 - 3500 feet by Monday morning with up to 18 inches in the high Cascades by Monday night. Snow levels will start at 7000 feet ahead of the front Sunday afternoon before falling to 3000 feet by 7 to 9 pm Sunday. Prepare for travel slow downs over the Cascades and along highway 97 through the event.

 

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