Flooding Concerns and Snow Chances Across Northwest Washington and the Sierra 11-13 to 11-15
CONUS — This weekend, Northwest Washington will face potential flooding with heavy rain expected, particularly on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Four Corners region, Texas, and the Sierra will experience stormy weather, with showers, thunderstorms, and possible snow in higher altitudes. Across the eastern U.S., cold winds could bring lake-effect snow to the Great Lakes, with a mix of rain and snow across New England.
Northwest and California: From Friday to Saturday, a powerful weather system will move into the Pacific Northwest bringing strong winds and substantial rain across Washington, Oregon, and northern California. As this system interacts with cold air, snow is likely in the Sierra and higher terrains. The coastal areas should anticipate gusty winds and heavy rain, which could lead to flooding in parts of Washington on Saturday.
Southwest and Texas: Moving east, by Saturday, the Four Corners area including states like Arizona and New Mexico, as well as Texas, will see thunderstorms and showers. This is due to a system moving from Baja California meeting moisture from the Gulf, potentially leading to significant rainfall in these regions.
Great Lakes and Northeast: Over in the east, Friday through Saturday, residents near the Great Lakes should prepare for lake-effect snow due to cold air and cyclonic winds. Higher places in New England and the Appalachians might see some snow as temperatures drop, with rain expected at lower elevations.
With the potential for severe weather, especially in areas prone to flooding and other adverse conditions, it's important to stay updated with local forecasts and advisories, check out our current weather and forecast visualization maps, as well as selected areas below related to our report. Use the slider to move forward and back in the days and time to view how forecasts will affect an area; the related timestamp is located above the Play button. Be Safe!
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