Most Significant Snow, Arctic Blast To Impact Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Portland

The early weeks of January will bring colder conditions and a snowy outlook in the Pacific Northwest, including in Seattle and Portland. The potential heavy snow can cause slower commutes and dangerous travel conditions in the region.

Homeowners should also watch out for the colder conditions in the Northwest this week due to the blast of Arctic air. Hypothermia and frostbite are also likely due to the extreme cold, especially for older adults, children, outdoor workers, people with no heating system and those with medical conditions.

In the Southeastern US, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of severe thunderstorms and tornado threats this week. Homeowners should check for tornado advisories in the area, especially during the night.

Meanwhile, the weather prediction warned of heavy snow in the Western US and Northern Rockies this week. Over a foot of snow can spread over Montana, Idaho and Sierra Nevada on Wednesday.

Limiting outdoor activities is also recommended to avoid travel hazards, including blizzards, travel disruption and extreme cold. When planning to go out, homeowners should always monitor the latest forecasts.

Weather in the Pacific Northwest: Challenging Commutes And Heavy Snow

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NOAA NESDIS Live Hurricane Tracker. Snowy conditions and challenging cold are expected to unfold in the Pacific Northwest, including in the Northern Rockies, Seattle and Portland due to an Arctic blast. Stormy conditions unfold over British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest with a chance of rain. Colder conditions are expected in Salt Lake City, Spokane, Calgary and Boise.

The latest weather forecast showed that significant snow can unload in the Northwestern US and Northern Rockies. The snow can also spread over Portland and Seattle with chilly temperatures.

Stormy conditions unfold over British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest with a chance of rain. Colder conditions are expected in Salt Lake City, Spokane, Calgary and Boise.

Rainy outlook can unload in Seattle, Portland and Medford. Motorists traveling in said areas should be extra careful due to snow, reduced road visibility and slippery roads. In this week, the snow is expected in the following areas:

Calgary
Spokane
Boise
Salt Lake City
Portland
Seattle
Vancouver
Sacramento

On Friday, the colder air will spread over Redding, Fresno, Las Vegas, Denver, Rapid City, Bismarck, Helena and Seattle. In higher elevation or mountainous areas, blizzards can likely emerge.

On Wednesday, winter storms can unload in the Pacific Northwest and Western US. Homeowners should anticipate several feet of snow with gusty winds reaching up to 60 mph.

On Thursday or Friday, the threat of storms can move over the Central US. Residents are advised to stay tuned with the latest forecasts this week.

Also Read: Gulf Coast Weather Forecast: Nocturnal Tornadoes, Thunderstorms Likely in Northeast Texas, Mississippi Coast

Challenging Weather in the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard

The latest weather forecast warned of blizzard conditions in the Plains and Upper Midwest. In the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast, residents should watch out for severe weather outlooks and damaging winds.

Significant river and coastal flooding is also likely. Low-lying areas are at risk of moderate to troublesome flooding, including in New England.