Travel & RV Weather Forecast Wednesday 19 October

Great Lakes storm gradually weakens its grip on the eastern U.S.
Two more days of warm, dry and smokey weather for the West and Northwest.
Expect colder and wetter conditions over the Pacific Northwest, spreading into the Rockies, starting this weekend. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

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Pacific:

— Much of WA, northern OR, northern and western ID; northwest MT: Continued significant wildfire smoke today. Smoke will last until the weekend storms move the air and rain on the active fires.

— Southern CA Coast between Los Angeles and San Diego: Heat Advisory today. High temperatures in the upper 90’s.

Mountain:

— Northwest MT Rocky Mountain Front: Strong winds likely late tonight and Thursday. Wind gusts 40-55 mph. I-15 potentially impacted.

Central:

— No significant weather impacts to RV travel today or Thursday.

Eastern:

— MI eastern Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula: Winter Weather Advisories continue today. Additional accumulations of 1-3 inches of wet snow possible. Wind gusts to 35 mph. Most roads should be OK. I-75 potentially impacted.

— Portions of MI Upper Peninsula shoreline along Lake Superior: Lakeshore Flood Warnings in effect this morning. Large waves may flood coastal roads, homes and businesses.

— Portions of northwest PA and adjacent western NY: Some wet snow mixed in with rain continues today and tonight. Up to 2 inches accumulation possible on grassy surfaces. Minimal or no impact on roads and RV travel.

— Eastern and northeast ME: Flood Watch continues through midday today through. 2-3 inches of total rainfall expected with over 4 inches of rain in some areas. I-95 potentially impacted.