Active Weather in the West; Showers and Thunderstorms Across the South-Central U.S.

A series of Pacific storm systems will cross the Northwest U.S. this week bringing gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow. A few locally severe storms could occur across parts of central and East Texas on Tuesday. Generally mild conditions and above average temperatures are expected Christmas Day across the majority of the U.S. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Dec 23, 2024 at 4:44:27 pm PST

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Christmas Week Outlook

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Tuesday Snowfall

Wednesday-Thursday Snowfall

Our next round of strong gusty winds are expected for the Shasta Valley this afternoon including on Interstate 5, as well as gusty winds for the Rogue Valley and the higher terrain east of the Cascades. The general timing will be this afternoon for areas west of the Cascades and through Tuesday morning for areas east of the Cascades. These winds could make travel difficult for high profile vehicles, blow around unsecured objects, and in some places could bring down a few tree limbs or powerlines. More info at weather.gov/medford

Active weather will continue this holiday week and into the weekend with multiple fronts passing through the region. There will be a brief break between systems late Tuesday into Wednesday. Otherwise, expect a strong front to arrive just about every day. Snow levels will bottom out with the Christmas (Wednesday) night into Thursday system, then quickly rise again by Friday. Given the expected precipitation amounts, coupled with high snow levels, there is the potential for flooding on mainstem rivers by the end of the week and into the weekend.

Dangerous beach conditions are expected late tonight through early Tuesday morning as a strong front impacts the region. Very high and chaotic seas will result in dangerously large breaking waves of 28 to 32 ft along area beaches. Waves will inundate beaches, surge into normally dry areas, and push large logs up the beaches. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. Exercise extreme caution if you risk going to area beaches. It is strongly advised to stay away from beaches during this storm.

A cold front will bring snow to some area passes. Rainfall on Monday night will be followed by light snowfall on Tuesday as snow levels drop to 4000-4500 feet. Amounts are not expected to reach Advisory conditions, but travelers who are not used to snowy conditions will want to use extra caution on wet or slushy highways.

Snowfall is expected return to area passes from Wednesday night to at least Thursday night. Amounts could reach Advisory or Warning levels over the highest Cascades passes. Holiday travelers should carefully consider their plans in this timeframe. Please stay tuned for future updates and for any official hazard products.