Storm to Bring Mixture of Rain and Snow in Northwestern U.S This Week; Travel Delays After Thanksgiving Expected

The latest weather forecast showed that a developing storm could bring a mixture of rain and snow to portions of the Northwestern United States this week.

Residents in the Northwestern U.S. should look into the colder temperatures in the coming days. Meanwhile, motorists traveling to the said area should take note of travel hazards, including slippery roads and reduced road visibility.

Snow lovers could see snow again as the winter season comes near. Meanwhile, some places in the United States began to open for the coming ski season.

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February 13, 2021 in Seattle, Washington

Severe storms emerged in the United States at the beginning of November and persisted until the month's end. It is expected that the first week of December could see rounds of rain.

Rain and Snow in Northwestern U.S

According to the latest forecast on November 28, 2022, AccuWeather reported that a storm could impact the Northwestern U.S. this week, causing snow and rain.

Meanwhile, the report added that heavy mountain snow could emerge. Individuals planning outdoor activities in the mountains should check mountain snow hazards or announcements.

AccuWeather's snow outlook showed that snow showers could occur starting Monday. The next day, rain and snow would occur in portions of New Mexico, Arizona, the High Plains, and the Rockies. According to the report, snow could emerge in Boise and Calgary. Meanwhile, rain showers could persist in Portland.

Prepare your winter layered clothes as colder air is expected to bring chilly weather this week. The forecast added that snow could also unfold in Nebraska, Denver, and Northern California.

Furthermore, the forecast added that rain and snow could persist from Monday to Sunday in Rapid City, Casper, Salt Cty, and Denver. Meanwhile, Los Angeles and Phoenix could notice very cold weather due to cold blasts.

Travel concerns

The storm with snow and rain could cause travel concerns and hazards.

From Tuesday to Wednesday, the forecast said snow could occur in Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver as Arctic air brings colder weather.

On the other hand, the report added that another storm could also emerge due to the ideal weather conditions, which could also bring snow and rain on Wednesday.

In other portions of the country, reports showed that storms could bring heavy rain and snow in the Central United States, Northeast, and Northwestern U.S.

While the weather appears colder than usual, concerns over the heating system costs have been raised. The demand and expensive cost of heating systems caused alarms for many on how to deal with the winter and potentially colder weather.

On the other hand, travelers who decided to return after Thanksgiving should expect travel delays due to the storm. The previous report before Thanksgiving showed that severe weather conditions could cause travel disruptions. Outdoor activities were also affected.

As emphasized by the weather winter report, it is best to prepare early. Looking into the heating system and clothes for winter 2022 would help you and your family members prepare.

The weather conditions could influence the weather, bringing colder temperatures.