The National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm watch at 2:07 a.m. on Thursday valid from 10 p.m. until Saturday 4 p.m. for East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings were in place for seven states early Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service forecasting up to 12 inches of snow for some parts of the country. Winter storms can cause power outages, while snow can interfere with travel and create dangerous driving conditions.
An updated winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 1 a.m. for Oneida County.
On Thursday at 2:07 a.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Friday 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:54 a.m. valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 6 p.m. for Oneida County.
A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Northern Trinity area, including Scott Mountain Pass, from Thursday evening through late Friday night.
An unusually strong low-pressure system will pass north of the state Wednesday night, bringing the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds, and thunderstorms.
Severe weather is possible during the end of this work week. Several warnings and watches are currently posted across the island chain.
Consider it the cold before the warm, as Albuquerque and other parts of the state saw some snow on Wednesday, but highs could reach the upper 60s in just a few days. Parts of Taos County received 3 inches of snow,
“There are no changes to the acceptance of any other cargo, and we will make every effort to complete sailings as scheduled; however, changes in the forecast and intensity of the storm conditions could have additional effects on our operation,” said Young Brothers in its announcement.