Winter Weather Warnings Issued Across the U.S.
Forecasters have issued warnings that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages.
California and Washington State Update
In California, a person was found dead in a vehicle submerged in floodwaters on Saturday, authorities bracing for more precipitation while grappling with flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service office in Sacramento, California, issued a winter storm warning for the state’s Sierra Nevada for Saturday through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph (88 kph).
Midwest and Great Lakes Regions
The Midwest and Great Lakes regions will see rain and snow Monday, while the East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said. A low-pressure system is forecast to bring rain to the Southeast early Thursday before heading to the Northeast.
Northeast Impact
Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and breezy conditions, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire, northern Maine, and the Adirondacks. If the system tracks further inland, there could be less snow and more rain in the mountains, forecasters said. "The system doesn’t look like a powerhouse right now," Hayden Frank, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Massachusetts, said Sunday. "Basically, this is going to bring rain to the I-95 corridor so travelers should prepare for wet weather. Unless the system trends a lot colder, it looks like rain."
West Coast Update
Earlier this week, two people died when the storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest. Hundreds of thousands lost power, mostly in the Seattle area, before strong winds moved through Northern California. A rapidly intensifying "bomb cyclone" that hit the West Coast on Tuesday brought fierce winds that resulted in home and vehicle damage. Rescue crews in Guerneville, California, recovered a body inside a vehicle bobbing in floodwaters around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Rob Dillion said.
Power Outages and Flooding
About 36,000 people in the Seattle area were still without electricity after this season’s strongest atmospheric river, a long plume of moisture that forms over an ocean and flows over land. Heavy rain also caused flooding in Windsor, California, where vineyards were inundated with water.
Conclusion
The country is bracing for another round of winter weather, with multiple regions expecting rain and snow in the coming days. Travelers heading home for Thanksgiving should be prepared for wet and potentially snowy conditions. Authorities in California and Washington state continue to respond to the aftermath of a recent storm that caused significant damage and power outages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I need to cancel my Thanksgiving travel plans?
A: No, but you should prepare for wet and potentially snowy conditions.
Q: Which regions are expected to be most impacted by the storm?
A: The Midwest and Great Lakes regions will see rain and snow on Monday, while the East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Q: What caused the flooding and power outages on the West Coast?
A: A rapidly intensifying "bomb cyclone" that hit the West Coast on Tuesday brought fierce winds and heavy rain, causing widespread damage and power outages.
