Developing Winter Storm to Hit Southern California This Week; Widespread Travel Disruptions

This week, the latest weather forecast warned of possible heavy snow and waves of arctic air in Southern California and the Western United States. The weather conditions possibly cause travel disruptions and road closures. Read here.

As developing winter storms threaten parts of the United States, the snow conditions could still become relevant this week.

In the Southeast and Eastern US, residents and communities would anticipate record-challenging warmth as the spring season comes near.

Heavy snow and travel disruptions in Western United States

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Grant Grove on February 19, 2023 in Kings Canyon National Park, California. Western United States to Expect Troublesome Snow Conditions This Week

Motorists planning to travel should consider the current weather reports before traveling. Investing more time on the road is recommended.

According to AccuWeather's latest forecast (Feb. 23, 2023), the report explained that a developing weather pattern is forecast in parts of Southern California and the Western US, bringing heavy snow and a blast of arctic air.

Unseasonably cold is expected in parts of Seattle, San Francisco and Fargo as winter storm warnings are present in the West, parts of San Diego and the Washington Cascades.

Residents in the Western US would feel a rebound to chilly conditions. In January, CNN reported that portions of California suffered from relentless rounds of rain.

Also Read: Severe Weather: Developing Storm Unloads Heavy Snow, Tornadoes in Central US This Weekend

This February, the rain and mountain snow would be helpful for drought.

According to AccuWeather's forecast, the dangerous storm could load heavy rain and snow with damaging winds this Thursday.

Rain is expected in San Francisco, Redding, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Diego.
Snow conditions are forecast in Medford and Reno.

On Friday, the weather forecast said rain is forecast in Redding, San Francisco, Fresno, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego.

Meanwhile, snow would spread across Reno, Elko, Salt Lake City and Cedar City.

However, homeowners would worry about challenging winds this week that could result in blowing dust and power outages in Las Vegas, Phoenix, El Paso, Albuquerque, Amarillo and Grand Junction.

AccuWeather added that heavy mountain snow is expected in the Cascade Range, Colorado Rockies and Northern Rockies this week.

National Weather Service's forecast

On the contrary, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts said the strong arctic front would unleash snow squall conditions in Granite Hill and Spokane.

Meanwhile, the advisory added that a high wind advisory is present in parts of the Pacific coast. The violent winds would cause damage to homes or blow away outdoor types of equipment.

Moreover, the National Weather Prediction Center explained that a major winter storm is expected in parts of the Lower 48, causing blizzard conditions and heavy snow.

In the latest key message, the weather warnings said the prolonged winter storm would unload heavy snow in parts of the West Coast and Northeast this week.

The winter storm is forecast to stretch to portions of the High Plains and Upper Midwest.