US Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures, Freeze Watch in Effect in Parts of California, South-Central Oregon

The latest weather forecast reported a freeze-watch in South-Central Oregon and Northwestern California.

The cooler weather outlook could help ease the challenging heat of recent days.

The Fall Weather in the US is expected on September 23. The arrival of fall can likely help bring freezing temperatures and first measurable snowfall to the US.

Fairly quiet weather day. A Northwest system is bringing early mountain rain/snow mix, and critical fire weather threats to northern CA.

To watch later this week/wknd:
➡️Potential development of a system w/ gusty winds, heavy rain, & high surf from Southeast to the Mid-Atl. pic.twitter.com/x3j4ngqR4O
— National Weather Service (@NWS) September 20, 2023

The potential mixture of rain and snow is likely in the Pacific Northwest and high-elevation areas.

The fall weather could unleash a snowy and cooler outlook in the Sierra Nevada, Cascades and Northern Rockies.

Cooler temperatures in Northwestern California and South-Central Oregon

(Photo : NESDIS via NOAA Satellite View as of September 21, 2023)
NESDIS via NOAA Satellite View as of September 21, 2023. Cooler temperatures will likely unfold in parts of California and South-Central Oregon due to the Northwest system. Possible rainy conditions could also unload in parts of the Northern Rockies this week.

According to the latest forecast, the Northwest system could help with Northern California's snow and rainy conditions.

The September 20 advisory showed that below-normal temperatures would unload in the Western US Heavy rain is likely on the Northern Intermountain West and Rockies this week.

Freeze Watch is also present in South-Central Oregon and Northwestern California.

Residents should check the temperatures, especially for older adults, children, pets and people with medical conditions.

On Thursday morning, a subfreezing weather outlook is likely in the Cascades. In Sacramento Valley, the advisory showed that gusty winds could unfold on Thursday night.

Meanwhile, in Northern California, residents should also watch out for possible critical fire weather threats this week until the weekend.

Furthermore, the mixture of rain and possible snow could become challenging for travelers and motorists. Car owners should drive carefully due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.

A freezing outlook and cooler air will emerge in the Northeastern US, West and Midwest in October.

Next week, there is a chance of possible development of heavy rain and challenging winds in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Thunderstorm conditions in Central Rockies and Southeast

The forecast warned of possible heavy rain and challenging winds this weekend in the Southeast. Texas and Oklahoma City have a chance of severe weather outlook and hail conditions.

Before the end of the week, the Central Plains could experience rounds of thunderstorms and heavy precipitation. Possible tornadoes and damaging winds could become noticeable on Friday.

Meanwhile, a weather disturbance can help unload the rainy outlook in the Southern Plains on the weekend.

In the Central US, flooding downpours could be likely in Lubbock, Dodge City, North Platte, Omaha, Kansas City and Oklahoma City until the weekend.

Also Read: Central US Rainy Weather: Severe Thunderstorms to Bring Relief from Heat This Week

Keeping safe from severe outlook this weekend

Americans with travel plans should monitor the forecasts, especially the rain and snow in Northwestern California.

Even if the fall weather begins on September 23, the chances of hurricanes are possible. However, homeowners should watch out for isolated tornadoes and damaging winds in October.

In addition, keeping updated with the weather protects your family members from severe weather conditions.