Pacific Storm Forecast: Increasing Risk of Additional Rainfall Likely in California

The National Weather Service's (NWS) latest advisory showed that a Pacific Storm system could unleash additional rainfall in parts of California, Intermountain West and the West Coast. Motorists with travel plans should stay alert for flooding concerns and slower commutes.

In January and early February, California experienced challenging weather conditions, from heavy rain, flooding, flash floods and hazardous travel. In the Pacific Northwest, the region is no stranger to challenging weather commutes and flooding concerns.

In addition, NWS San Diego reported that sunny and warm conditions could unfold over the weekend and early next week. On the West Coast, residents will likely struggle against storm systems.

In this week's weather in the Pacific Northwest, Americans should stay alert for weather advisories and slower commutes. Low-lying or flood-prone areas are vulnerable to severe to small flooding this week.

Weather in the Pacific Northwest: Where Will Rain Unload?

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Los Angeles, California. The latest weather forecast showed that a Pacific storm system could bring additional rainfall to parts of California this week. The forecast added that heavy high-elevation snowfall can also occur. With the heavy rain concerns, flooded roads can occur anytime. Homeowners should watch out for Flood Advisories or Watches to stay safe from challenging weather conditions.

According to the NWS Weather Short Range Discussion, the stormy conditions could spread over the Intermountain West and West Coast. Meanwhile, a quick-hitting wave of low pressure will bring potential snowfall in the Midwest.

The forecast monitors the development of a Pacific low-pressure system in parts of Oregon and northern California. Snowfall conditions can also unload in the Sierra Nevada, Cascades and northern Rockies on Thursday.

In addition, rain showers and thunderstorms are likely in the Ohio Valley and Central Plains. People with travel plans should watch out the weather dangers due to flooding concerns.

On Thursday, the advisory showed that snow could spread over Helena, Caspe and Spokane. Rain concerns will unfold in Seattle, Medford, Boise, Salt Lake City and Portland.

Early next week, a new storm could develop that could unleash locally heavy rains and renewed flooding. Stormy conditions could emerge in Medford, Redding, Reno, San Francisco, Fresno, Las Vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles.

With the heavy rain concerns, flooded roads can occur anytime. Homeowners should watch out for Flood Advisories or Watches to stay safe from challenging weather conditions.

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Weather in the Midwest and Northeast this Late Week

According to the latest forecasts, quick-moving storms could disrupt daily commutes in the Midwest and Northeast. On Thursday, the colder weather outlook could emerge in Pittsburgh, Columbus and Charleston.

In the late week, the cooling trend could emerge in the following areas:

Washington
New York
Boston
Chicago
Minneapolis
Thunder Bay
Regina
Montreal

Motorists should store winter vehicle kits if they become stranded on roadways due to the stormy conditions. Travel disruptions can happen in Portland, Boston, Buffalo, Minneapolis and Rapid City.