Kevin Schneider

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Winds in the Pacific Northwest have been howling as this low-pressure area develops off the coast. Over half a million customers were without power early Wednesday morning, mostly around the King County area. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 061625-1732108594235.jpg">As this strong system continues to lash parts of the West Coast, some areas of Washington are approaching a foot of snow, already!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 061041-1732108250682.jpg">This weather pattern holds its grasp on the Northwest with another wave sliding through Thursday and Friday. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings remain in place. The higher elevations of the mountains can still see an additional 6"- 10".<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/WINTERF-1732133295771.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/snow tot-1732133521492.png">Heavy rainfall is still possible. Most folks will see an additional 1"-2" but 4"-5" localized heavy rain of 5 plus inches will be possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/rain totsl-1732133539974.png">You can always check your West Regional Forecast at :50 past the hour.

Jackie Brown

High Winds Knock Out Power in Washington

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Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

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<h1>WHAT TO EXPECT</h1>An area of low pressure that brought severe storms earlier in the week will now dip back down to the south and continue to bring snow and rain across portions of the northern plains and the midwest. This system has brought between 6 and 12 inches in the Dakotas in the last 24 hours. This low is moving south and the snow chances will follow it! Things will get busy as this low will combine with another low coming out of Canada. Snow will continue to spread through Michigan and Wisconsin tonight and into Thursday as it works south and east. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/L;KG-1732065590409.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Winter weather advisories (purple) have been issued across the northern plains. A blizzard warning is in place for portions of North Dakota including Minot and Harvey. Additional snowfall totals of up to 4 inches with gusts up to 60 mph will be possible. Blowing snow will make travel difficult to impossible. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/winterff-1732133936824.png">Wind alerts are in place, as there will be very windy conditions with northwest winds around 30-40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/tod-1732134098343.png">Tune into WeatherNation, at :30 past the hour, every hour for your Central Regional Forecast!

Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains

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Taban Sharifi grew up in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. She is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) with the American Meteorological Society (AMS). She has a B.S. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Systems and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Go Bruins! While in school, Taban was a meteorology intern with NBC LA. There she helped forecast daily weather for the greater Los Angeles region and created a playbook to deploy weather sensors for NBC owned-and-operated stations across the country. Her first on-air job took her to San Angelo, Texas, where she was a morning meteorologist and co-anchor. Working in West Texas gave her knowledge and experience covering severe storms. From there, she moved to Palm Springs, California. People think forecasting in California is sunshine all the time, but with temperatures in the 120’s, wildfires, damaging winds, floodings, and earthquakes, the forecasting kept her very busy! She also worked there as a general assignment reporter and told community stories. Taban is excited for the challenge and opportunity to forecast nationally with WeatherNation. She also looks forward to exploring all that Colorado has to offer!

Taban Sharifi

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An intense mid-latitude cyclone taking aim at the West Coast of the United States this week, ushering a strong atmospheric river into Oregon and California. This low-pressure system is going through bombogenesis, or "bomb out," a term reserved for low-pressure systems that intensify rapidly, typically with a pressure drop of at least 24mb in 24 hours. This definition changes based on latitude. The storm system headed toward the West Tuesday through Thursday will have potential to more than double that pressure drop, with forecast models showing a drop of 50-60mb in less than a day, This intense storm system is expected to bring major impacts to areas of the Northwest and northern California with heavy rain, strong winds, and big swells.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 103451-1731864997145.png">As the low-pressure system develops, it will tap into a stream of sub-tropical moisture, creating what's known as an atmospheric river. These systems can create extreme precipitation and gusty winds. The Weather Prediction Center is highlighting an area of Northern California with a HIGH RISK of excessive rainfall on Thursday. Wednesday and Friday are under a MODERATE risk.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/1120-1732108313130.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rainfall is expected to be very heavy from Tuesday through Thursday, with rainfall totals possibly surpassing a foot or more in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Flooding is likely in these areas, including river flooding and flash flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 061208-1732108332146.png">If you live in a low-lying area that can flood, be ready to leave if flash flood warnings are issued. Areas along the coast could also see strong enough winds to down trees and power lines.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 061445-1732108493557.png">Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for heavy snowfall across the higher elevations of Northern California through tonight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 102928-1732123777785.jpg"> Check back in with WeatherNation on air and online for updates on this impactful storm system.

Bomb Cyclone Brings Heavy Rain, Wind, & Snow to the West Coast

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Drought has led to increased fire dangers for parts of the Northeast. You probably know the drill - nothing that can cause a spark or a flame, not just today, but until we can end the dry spell. The state of New York is enforcing a burn ban for the rest of the month.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/droughttt-1732065864175.png">A system moved through today bringing limited rain. However, we are keeping our eyes on the system that moves through Wednesday and into the weekend. This system will bring rain and snow to many.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/11201-1732109260071.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Where it snows could fluctuate, depending on the temperature profile in the atmosphere Thursday into Friday, potentially extending into the weekend. The best bet to see enough snow to impact travel will be in the Appalachian Mountains. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued to cover parts of West Virginia and Maryland with more than 6 inches of snow possible. Additional alerts are beginning to be added for portions of Pennsylvania and New York.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 062754-1732109279455.png">Temperatures will take a dive as this system rolls through. New York City drops to the 40s by Friday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 062919-1732109368511.png">More details on the rain and snow across the northeast can be found :10 past the hour on WeatherNation during your Eastern Regional Forecast.

Brittany Lockley

Dry Spell Could End This Week in the Northeast

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It's that time of the year again! When millions of Americans hit the road or the skies to connect with friends and family. AAA is expecting a record number of travelers this year, a number that they haven't seen since before the pandemic.Most travelers will hit the road compared to flying. <img src="https://newsroom.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Press-Release-Chart-1024x651.png">With millions hitting the roads, traffic will be hard to avoid, no matter where you are heading. However, there will be some better times to do your traveling. AAA suggests starting the journey early, but with a reasonable night of sleep the night prior. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 073848-1732118128945.jpg">With so many traveling over the holidays, there are some favored destinations. Other than New York City, the other 9 top destinations favor warm weather in late November. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 073836-1732118476748.jpg">How does this compare to other years? With more than 5 million people expected to fly, that's a 2% increase compared to last year but when compared to pre-pandemic levels, it's a more than 10% jump!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 090355-1732118758411.jpg"><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Cueb8AxEzU" start="0"></iframe></div>

Bomb Cyclone Brings Heavy Rain, Wind, & Snow to the West Coast

Dry Spell Could End This Week in the Northeast

Record Travel Numbers Expected This Thanksgiving

High Winds Knock Out Power in Washington

Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains

Bomb Cyclone Brings Heavy Rain, Wind, & Snow to the West Coast

Dry Spell Could End This Week in the Northeast

Record Travel Numbers Expected This Thanksgiving

High Winds Knock Out Power in Washington

Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains

Bomb Cyclone Brings Heavy Rain, Wind, & Snow to the West Coast

Dry Spell Could End This Week in the Northeast

Record Travel Numbers Expected This Thanksgiving