Pacific Northwest Weather Forecast: Widespread High-Elevation Snow, Cooler Temperatures to Unload This Week

The latest weather forecast reports widespread high-elevation snow and cooler temperatures are likely in the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing slower commutes and power outages.

In a recent National Weather Service (NWS) forecast, rounds of excessive rainfall are likely in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, warmer temperatures are possible from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic.

Pacific Northwest and California have recently experienced heavy rains and winter conditions. The latest weather advisory reveals that a cold weather outlook will return to the Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest.

Weather in the Pacific Northwest: Widespread Elevation Snow and Cooler Temperatures

Zoom Earth Satellite via NOAA - NESDIS. The latest weather report reveals that Pacific Northwest can expect potential widespread elevation snow and cooler temperatures this week, bringing slower commutes
(Photo : Zoom Earth Satellite via NOAA - NESDIS)

The latest NWS weather advisory shows high-elevation snow is likely in the Northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest this early week. Residents can expect a cooler weather outlook this week. Meanwhile, the forecast monitors the development of the next upper-level trough coming from the Pacific.

The trough can help unload widespread high-elevation snow and potential lower-elevation snow in the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies. The rainy and snowy outlook can lead to slower commutes due to slippery conditions.

Motorists should check for the road conditions before traveling.

The warming trend is likely in the Southern Rockies, including the southern Plains. On the other hand, chilly temperatures can occur in the upper Midwest and northern Plains.

Meanwhile, San Diego residents can anticipate highs from 65 to 70 near the coast. High temperatures will be more likely on Monday, with seasonal averages, particularly throughout April.

For Los Angeles residents, gusty northwest-to-north winds can stay throughout Tuesday, including in southwest Santa Barbara country and Antelope Valley. The forecast warns of hazardous driving conditions this week.

In Salt Lake City, a slight warm-up could unload, with high temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s. Recently, the region experienced periods of snow near Utah's mountains.

Windy conditions and a chance of rain can unload in the Bay Area. Recently, severe weather threatened southern and central Plains, bringing thunderstorms and intense storms.

In the western U.S., the forecast monitors the development of a slow-moving upper-level trough, which can also traverse the Great Plains.

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Severe Weather Threats in Parts of U.S.

The latest weather report shows that severe thunderstorms can affect portions of the ArkLaTex region, bringing potential downpours. Next week, a challenging weather outlook could hit portions of the central Gulf Coast region, including Louisiana and Tennessee Valley.

Additionally, redeveloping thunderstorms can threaten portions of Interstate 35 in central Texas. Severe storms and heavy rains are likely in the Mississippi Valley into east Texas, bringing potential large hail, wind damage, and scattered flash floods.