Kevin Schneider

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Winds in the Pacific Northwest have been howling as a powerful low-pressure system continues to churn off the coast. Nearly half a million customers were without power as of Wednesday evening, mostly around the King County area. As this strong system continues to lash parts of the West Coast, wind, rain, and further snow are expected. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 193220-1732156343515.png">This weather pattern holds its grasp on the Northwest as another wave slides through Thursday and Friday. While Blizzard Warnings have expired, Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings remain in place for some. The higher elevations of the mountains can still see an additional 6"- 10".<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 193310-1732156397788.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 193428-1732156472933.png">Heavy rainfall is also still possible. Most folks will see an additional 1"-2" but localized heavy rain of 5+" will be possible!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 193608-1732156572704.png">You can always check your West Regional Forecast at :50 past the hour.

Jesse Kelley

High Winds Knock Out Power in Washington

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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 has been aiming for the West Coast of the United States this week, ushering a strong atmospheric river into Oregon and California. This low-pressure system underwent 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 through Thursday will have the 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 continue 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 night 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 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. 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 over the past weeks, but now it looks like rain and snow will return to improve the situation!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/droughttt-1732065864175.png">A system moved through prior but only brought limited rain. However, a cold front and a series of lows move across the region Thursday and into the weekend. This system will bring rain and snow to many.<blockquote><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/hoh-1732152867853.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video></blockquote>Where it snows could fluctuate, depending on the temperature profile in the atmosphere Thursday into Friday, potentially extending into the weekend. The Appalachian Mountains and across the New York/Pennsylvania border will be the best bet for seeing enough snow to impact travel. Winter alerts have been issued from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee north into western New York.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-20 192700-1732156032501.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/2024/11/1-1732161418568.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.

Dry Spell Ending in the Northeast

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It's that time of 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 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 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>

Dave Holder

Record Travel Numbers Expected This Thanksgiving

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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.

Jackie Brown

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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/OVEJFKFL-1732152287574.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Winter weather advisories (purple) have been issued for South Dakota, a small portion of Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin. 1-3 inches of additional snow will be possible, (with localized heavier amounts). Another impact we have been seeing is wind gusts, gusts can reach up to 50 mph through tomorrow morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/WINT-1732152343874.png">Once this system moves to the east, drier conditions will be in place. As we look at the 7-day forecast for Minneapolis cool temps and partly cloudy to sunny skies are in store this week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/minneapolis -1732152563152.png">Tune into WeatherNation, at :30 past the hour, every hour for your Central Regional Forecast!

Dry Spell Ending in the Northeast

Record Travel Numbers Expected This Thanksgiving

Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains

High Winds Knock Out Power in Washington

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

Dry Spell Ending in the Northeast

Record Travel Numbers Expected This Thanksgiving

Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains

High Winds Knock Out Power in Washington

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

Dry Spell Ending in the Northeast

Record Travel Numbers Expected This Thanksgiving

Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains