- Winter storm: Southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming are under Winter Storm Watches Saturday and Sunday, with 8–18 inches of snow possible at higher elevations.
- Strong winds: From California into the Rockies, gusts 35–55 mph today through Saturday night will create hazardous travel for RVs and other high-profile vehicles.
- Flooding rain: Florida’s east coast remains under a Flood Watch through Sunday morning, with 2–5 inches of rain likely from persistent onshore flow and a nearby tropical disturbance.
From the RV Weather Field 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.
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Weather Impacts Pacific Time Zone:
— Central WA: Red Flag (fire danger) Warning this afternoon through Saturday morning. Wind gusts to 40 mph. US-2, US-97 impacted.
— Central and northern NV: Rain, showers and embedded thunderstorms develop today and continue through late Friday. Up to an additional 1/2 to 2 inches may fall. I-80, US-50, US-93, US-95 impacted.
— Parts of south-central OR; northeast CA: Freeze Watch late tonight and Saturday morning. Low temperatures in the mid 20’s to lower 30’s° F.
— CA central Sierra Nevada Mountains above 8000 feet: Some additional snow showers today. CA-120 impacted.
— Central CA Salinas Valley: Strong winds this afternoon and evening. Wind gusts 35-45 mph. US-101 impacted.
— Southern CA Santa Barbara Coast: Wind Advisory this afternoon and tonight. Wind gusts 40-50 mph. US-101, CA-154 impacted.
— Southern CA Mojave Desert Slopes and central and southern Mojave Desert; Apple and Lucerne Valleys: Wind Advisories this afternoon and tonight. Wind gusts 45-50 mph. Strongest winds over the Mojave Desert Slopes. I-5, I-15, I-40, US-395, US-14, CA-58, CA-127, CA-138, CA-247 impacted.
— A part of southwest NV, west and northwest of Las Vegas: Wind Advisory today. Wind gusts 40-50 mph. US-95 impacted.
— Southern CA San Gorgonio Pass (I-10 near Palm Springs): Wind Advisory today and tonight. Wind gusts to 65 mph. I-10, CA-62, CA-111 impacted.
— Southern CA San Diego County Deserts and Imperial County: Wind Advisories today and tonight. Wind gusts 45-55 mph. Strongest winds along the I-8 corridor. Blowing dust may become a travel hazard. I-8, CA-78, CA-86 impacted.
— Much of southern and southeast NV: Strong winds Friday into Friday night. Wind gusts to 45 mph. I-15, US-6, US-50, US-93, US-95 impacted.
Weather Impacts Mountain Time Zone:
— Parts of west-central and central ID: Flood Watch continues through this afternoon. Heavy rainfall could trigger flooding, mud, rock and debris flows in and around burn scars. Up to an inch of rainfall expected. US-20, US-95 impacted.
— Southwest ID Treasure Valley: Strong winds tonight through late Saturday night. Wind gusts 35-50 mph. I-84, US-20, US-93, US-95 impacted.
— Parts of east-central and southeast ID; southwest MT; western WY; eastern UT; western CO: Scattered strong thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts and hail are the primary hazards.
— Northwest MT above 5500 feet, including Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass (US-2): Winter Storm Watch Saturday night and Sunday morning. 2-6 inches of snow likely, with accumulations greater than 6 inches above 7000 feet. US-2, US-89 impacted.
— Portions of southwest MT and northwest WY, east of Yellowstone National Park: Winter Storm Watch Saturday and Sunday. 8-18 inches of snow possible. Heaviest snow accumulations will be above 8000 feet. US-14, US-16, US-191, US-212, US-287 impacted.
— WY Big Horn Mountains: Winter Storm Watch Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. 7-14 inches of snow possible. Wind gusts to 30 mph. Heaviest snow accumulations will occur above 8000 feet. US-14, US-14A, US-16 impacted.
— Northeast WY: Red Flag (fire danger) Warning today. Wind gusts 25-35 mph and afternoon relative humidity 10-15%. I-90, US-18 impacted.
— Central, south-central and southwest WY; western CO; much of UT; northern and central AZ: Strong winds through late this evening. Wind gusts to 45 mph. I-15, I-17, I-25, I-40, I-70, I-80, US-6, US-20, US-26, US-40, US-50, US-89, US-160, US-180, US-191, US-287 US-491 impacted.
— Central and south-central WY; most of CO; eastern UT; northeast and east-central AZ; western, central and northern NM: Strong winds Saturday into Saturday night. Wind gusts 35-50 mph. I-25, I-40, I-70, I-80, US-24, US-34, US-36, US-40, US-50, US-60, US-64, US-84, US-87, US-160, US-191, Us-285, US-287, US-385, US-491, US-550 impacted.
— West-central and southwest UT: Wind Advisories mid-morning through this evening. Wind gusts to 55 mph. I-15, US-6, US-50 impacted.
— Much of eastern CO; northeast NM: Strong winds this evening into Sunday night. Wind gusts to 45 mph. I-25, I-70, US-34, US-36, US-40, US-50, US-64, US-87, US-160, US-287, US-385 impacted.
— South-central CO: Freeze Watch late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Low temperatures in the mid to upper 20’s° F.
— Much of central and north-central AZ: Wind Advisories midday today through this evening. Wind gusts to 45 mph. I-17, I-40, US-89, US-160, US-180 impacted.
Weather Impacts Central Time Zone:
— Parts of southwest and central SD: Red Flag (fire danger) Warnings through this evening. Wind gusts 35-40 mph. I-90, US-14, US-18, US-83 impacted.
— Western and north-central SD; much of ND: Rain, rain showers and embedded thunderstorms Saturday night through Sunday. 1/2 to 2 inches of rainfall expected.
— Southeast ND; central and eastern SD; central and southwest NE; western KS: Strong winds develop midday today and continue into Sunday. Wind gusts to 45 mph. Strongest winds Saturday afternoon and evening. I-29, I-70, I-80, I-90, I-94, US-12, US-14, US-18, US-20, US-34, US-36, US-40, US-50, US-52, US-83, US-160, US-212, US-281 impacted.
— Northwest MN; southeast ND; central and eastern SD; north-central and southwest NE: Strong thunderstorms possible late Saturday afternoon or evening, with some risk for severe wind gusts and hail. I-29, I-80, I-90, I-94, US-2, US-10, US-12, US-14, US-18, US-20, US-26, US-75, US-83 potentially impacted.
— Northeast MN: Dense Fog Advisories this morning. US-2, US-53, US-71, US-169, MN-61 impacted.
— Coastal southeast LA; coastal southwest MS (Hancock County): Coastal Flood Advisories this afternoon through Sunday evening. Minor coastal flooding expected. Isolated road closures possible.
— Gulf Coast from southeast LA to Apalachicola FL: Strong winds this afternoon through Saturday night. Wind gusts 30-40 mph along the immediate coast. US-90, US-98 impacted.
Weather Impacts Eastern Time Zone:
— Parts of Chesapeake Bay; portions of coastal NC: Coastal Flood Advisories remain in effect through this evening. A few places will see up to 1-2 feet of tidal inundation. Some low-lying coastal roads and campgrounds may be impacted.
— Southern SC, GA, northeast FL coasts: Strong winds today through Saturday night. Wind gusts to 40 mph. Continued high surf, rip currents, enhanced high tides, and localized coastal flooding.
— Southern GA coast; northeast FL coast and St. John’s River Basin: Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories through Monday morning. Significant Flooding possible. Numerous roads may be closed.
— Much of the FL east coast: Flood Watch through Sunday morning. Persistent onshore winds and a nearby tropical disturbance will cause numerous showers and a few lightning storms to develop through the end of the week. A total of 2-5 inches of rainfall will be common. I-4, I-95, US-1 impacted.
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