Further Rain and Snow Chances Out West

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1 May 2026 11:25 PM

We have a rather wet pattern ahead for much of the Southwest heading into the weekend. To many folks, this will be great news! The West has been begging for a good drink for a while. Just look at the drought monitor!

Unfortunately, the drought continues to worsen across much of the West. Some rain and snow have fallen in recent days, particularly across Colorado and Utah, but additional precipitation will be in the forecast for the weekend and into next week.

But just how much moisture are we going to pick up? Portions of the Sierra Nevada and the Rockies may end up with over a foot of accumulation, with heavier rain at times for lower elevations. The coastal regions of California, including the Bay Area and Los Angeles, may not see quite as much as the Interior West does.

Be sure to join us at :50 past the hour on WeatherNation for your complete West Regional forecast breakdown!

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