The latest weather forecast reported that cooler conditions and potential mountain snow are likely in the Pacific Northwest and California.

The chance of rain can also help ease the dry and drought conditions in the region, especially for drought-stricken areas.

Recently, the Western US experienced a shift in the weather pattern as hotter conditions could unleash unusual heat. On Monday, the weather can return to a cooler outlook.

Pacific Northwest Weather: What is it expected this week?

(Photo : NESDIS via NOAA Satellite View as of October 9, 2023)
NESDIS via NOAA Satellite View as of October 9, 2023. A cold front is expected this week to bring cooler conditions and potential mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, the rainy outlook can ease the prolonged drought.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a storm system over the Northeast Pacific could help bring rainy conditions to the West Coast. Heavy precipitation is likely this week, especially on Monday.

Locally heavy rainfall can unload in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. The rainy outlook is forecast to spread over the Northern Rockies and Northern Great Basin.

Furthermore, the cold front can unleash a cooler outlook and a chance of snow in the Pacific Northwest. At the same time, residents should also watch out for potential flooding concerns.

Starting Monday, cooler conditions with a chance of rain could unload in the following areas:

  • Spokane
  • Seattle
  • Portland
  • Medford
  • Redding
  • Boise

Although the rain can ease the heat, severe flooding is the main danger. People in low-lying and flood-prone areas can be at risk of flooding concerns and flash flood risk.

In October, the weather pattern is forecast to feel cooler air. The arrival of fall weather can unfold chilly conditions and chances of snow in the US, especially in the Pacific Northwest and mountainous areas.

In the midweek, the stormy conditions could occur in the following areas:

  • Medford
  • Seattle
  • Portland
  • Medford
  • Redding
  • Spokane
  • Boise
  • Helena
  • Casper

Moreover, mountain snow is likely in high-elevation areas, particularly in the Rocky Mountains, Cascades, Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado.

Weather in parts of the US: Rainy conditions

On the other hand, above temperatures can unfold on Monday in the Northern and Southern Plains. Meanwhile, below-average temperatures could unload in parts of the Great Lakes.

Over the East Coast, residents can anticipate cool autumn conditions. Colder weather is likely this week.

On the other hand, the Midwest and East Coast weather can experience a chilly weather outlook. It will bring relief from the hot temperatures in September.

Rain can also occur in parts of the Midwest to the East Coast. On Monday, the cooler weather outlook can occur in the following areas:

  • Burlington
  • Boston
  • New York City
  • Washington
  • Pittsburgh
  • Indianapolis
  • Peoria
  • Chicago
  • Green Bay

Also Read: Unseasonably Record-High Temperatures to Unload in Western US This Weekend

Preparing for a freeze or froze risks

Starting in October, the freeze and froze risk can happen in parts of the US. Homeowners should watch out for freezing conditions in their areas.

Homeowners should also prepare for the winter season. They should check their heating systems.

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