Weather for RVers and travelers Wednesday 27 March 2024

Low pressure system will move up the East Coast today and Thursday, bringing heavy rain and a risk of severe weather to the southeast US.
Snow and rain is expected for much of the northwest US today and Thursday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms may impact portions of central TX today.

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From the RV Weather Winter Office in State College PA:

These are the most significant weather impacts to RV travel over the next two to three days. I do not list every area of rain, showers, or breezy winds. It would be exhausting (for both of us!). Please check out the animations and graphics (included) or WILMA (subscription required) for a good depiction of the weather along your route.

Weather Impacts Pacific Time Zone:

— Southern OR Cascades; northern CA: Winter Weather Advisory until late tonight. Snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches possible above 5500 ft and snowfall rates could exceed one inch per hour in OR. 4 to 10 inches expected for CA. Wind gusts up to 55 mph. US-97, OR-62, OR-138, OR-230 impacted.

— Southern OR; northern CA: Wind Advisory until this afternoon. Winds 25-35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. I-5, US-101, OR-31, OR-140 impacted.

— East central CA: Winter Weather Advisory from this evening to Thursday afternoon. Snow is expected above 7000 ft. Snow accumulation of 7 to 14 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph along ridgelines. I-80, US-6, US-50, CA-120 impacted.

— WA Cascades; OR Blue Mountains: Unsettled weather through Thursday. Snow showers and intermittent periods of snow. Accumulations up to 4 inches above 5000 feet. I-90, US-2, US-12, US-97 impacted.

— Northeast CA in Sierra Nevada counties: Winter Storm Warning. Heavy snow expected with snow accumulation 6-18 inches and up to 2 to 2.5 feet at highest peaks. Wind gusts up to 45 mph. Portion of I-80 and CA-36 impacted.

— Western NV: Windy conditions today. Wind gusts up to 34-40 mph. I-80 impacted.

Weather Impacts Mountain Time Zone:

— Northwest WY: Winter Weather Advisory until late Thursday night. Snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches in southwestern mountains and 2 to 4 inches in northern mountains. Wind gusts up to 40 mph. US-14, US-26 impacted.

— ID; western MT; western WY: Rain and snow showers tonight and into Thursday. Light accumulation with some areas may receive up to six inches of snow. I-15, I-84, I-90, US-20, US-26, US-93 impacted.

— South WY in the North Snowy Range Foothills: High Wind Warning from this evening until Thursday morning. Winds 35-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. I-80 impacted.

— Southwest MT; central WY: Windy conditions this evening and into Thursday. Wind gusts 35-45 mph expected. I-15, I-90, US-20 impacted.

— UT; western CO: Windy conditions on Thursday. Wind gusts 34-40 mph expected. I-15, I-70, I-80, US-6, US-40, US-50, US-89 impacted.

— Central and southern NM; west TX: Windy conditions today. Windy gusts 30-35 mph expected. I-10, I-20, I-40, US-54, US-70 impacted.

Weather Impacts Central Time Zone:

— Northern MN: Winter Weather Advisory until this evening. Snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. US-53, US-71 impacted.

— Northwestern Panhandle of MI: Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories from this afternoon until Thursday night. Lake effect snow is expected Expect a wide range of 5-13 inches and only 1 to 3 inches from Bergland to Bruce Crossing and Paulding. Wind gusts up to 40 mph. US-45, M-26, M-28.

— Northwest MO; east KS; northeast OK; northwest AR: Freeze Warning until 10 AM this morning. Temperatures as low as 22 deg F. I-29, I-35, I-40, I-44, I-70 impacted.

— North-central TX; Marginal Risk of Severe Weather today. Isolated thunderstorms with strong to severe winds and hail are possible. I-20, I-35, I-45 potentially impacted.

— Southern and eastern AL: Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM this morning. I-20, I-59, I-65, I-85, US-29, US-82 impacted.

Weather Impacts Eastern Time Zone:

— Eastern VA; eastern NC: Flood Watch from this evening until Thursday evening. Excessive rainfall may cause flooding near low lying locations and near water sources. I-40, I-95, US-13, US-17, US-70 impacted.

— Southern GA; Panhandle of FL: Flood watch until tonight. Excessive rainfall may cause flooding near low lying locations and near water sources. I-10, I-75, US-1, US-19 impacted.

— Northern FL eastern GA; eastern SC; portion of southeastern NC: Marginal Risk of Severe Weather today. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms expected. Damaging winds and hail are possible. I-10, I-16, I-26, I-75, I-95, US-1, US-17 potentially impacted.

— Portion of northern GA: Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM this morning. I-20 impacted.

— Southern FL: Thunderstorms possible early Thursday. I-95, US-27, US-41 potentially impacted.

Weather Impacts (WILMA)

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