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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 >

November 12, 2026: Showers are possible today through Friday morning as a cold front pushes through. Much colder weather and gusty winds will follow the front through the weekend. Rain will change to snow showers along the Allegheny Mountains late tonight, with snow continuing at times in these higher elevations through Sunday.
Interested in becoming a weather spotter? We are hosting a class this evening in Orange, VA, and later on Thursday in Romney, WV. These classes connect you with our office to report hazardous weather, as well as discuss weather threats we have in the Mid Atlantic. Register using the QR code or at weather.gov/lwx/skywarn
These SKYWARN classes are being held this Fall. Additional information can be found at weather.gov/lwx/skywarn.