NWS Weather Forecast in US: Pacific Storm System To Hit West Coast, Northwest US

The latest weather forecast showed that a developing Pacific storm system could unleash heavy rain conditions in California and the West Coast. On Saturday, moderate to heavy snow can likely hit.

The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that a wintry mix could also unfold in the New England and Interior Northeast. Accumulating snow and ice will also be likely in Maine.

In the Pacific Northwest, residents experienced heavy rain and flooding. On the West Coast, a cold front will help with the light to moderate rainfall. Meanwhile, the forecast warned of rough surf in Washington and California, including Cascades.

This week, the main dangers are flash flood risk, flooding, heavy rain and freezing rain. People should stay alert for moderate flooding, especially for motorists.

NWS Weather Forecast in the US: Flooding Rainfall And Heavy Rain

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NESDIS NOAA. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a developing Pacific storm system in the Northwestern US and West Coast, bringing flooding and flash flood threats. People can anticipate average rainfall totals of 1-3, with potential flooding and gusty winds. In the Sierra, potential heavier snowfalls can be likely. The storm in California can also help with the rain in the region, bringing relief to drought-stricken areas in the region.

The NWS Forecast monitors the development of a Pacific Storm System over the West Coast and California on Friday. The increasing possibility of precipitation will be likely in the Pacific Northwest and California.

People can anticipate average rainfall totals of 1-3, with potential flooding and gusty winds. In the Sierra, potential heavier snowfalls can be likely. The storm in California can also help with the rain in the region, bringing relief to drought-stricken areas in the region.

According to a recent report, the rainy outlook is likely to spread in the following areas:

Redding
Reno
San Francisco
Fresno
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco Bay areas

People living in low-lying or flood-prone areas are at risk of moderate to dangerous floods. Vehicles should stay in flooded areas as much as possible. On the weekend, dry conditions can emerge in Billings, Denver and El Paso.

Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland can experience a chance of rain. Milder outlook can hit in Dallas, Houston and Jacksonville. The beneficial rain will ease the drought-affected vegetation in California and the Northwest.

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Freezing Rain in the US: Where Will It Unload?

According to the weather forecast, froze and freeze risks are likely in the South, Tennessee Valley and Florida, including in the Southern US. Colder weather is expected on Saturday in the following areas:

Houston
New Orleans
Jackson
Montgomery
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Tampa
Miami
Shreveport

Meanwhile, a milder weather outlook can spread in Nashville and Raleigh on Sunday. In Florida, people should also monitor for flooding concerns, especially in flooded areas.

The weather is likely challenging in the South, with a chance of freezing outlook. Plants and pets are at risk of hypothermia and frostbite.