As winter approaches, the western United States is facing a series of severe weather events that have prompted the issuance of multiple weather advisories and warnings. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for various regions, including Great Falls, MT, San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA, highlighting the potential impacts of snowfall and strong winds.
In the East Glacier Park Region Zone in Montana, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until noon MST today, with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. The advisory warns of slick and hazardous road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses, with the heaviest snowfall anticipated over Marias Pass on Highway 2.
In California, the NWS has issued a Wind Advisory for the East Bay, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are forecasted from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. The advisory cautions about potential impacts such as blowing around unsecured objects, tree limbs being blown down, and the possibility of power outages.
Additionally, a High Wind Warning has been issued for the Marin Hills and Coastal North Bay, including Point Reyes National Seashore, in California. South winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, with damaging winds that could result in downed trees, power lines, and widespread power outages. Travel is expected to be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, with isolated gusts up to 65 mph possible along North Bay coastal areas and ridgetops.
In Washington, a Wind Advisory has been issued for various foothills and valleys in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, with east to southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph expected from 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday. Similar impacts of blowing around unsecured objects, tree limbs being blown down, and potential power outages are highlighted in the advisory.
These severe weather events underscore the importance of staying informed and prepared for changing weather conditions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution while traveling and secure any loose outdoor items to prevent damage. By heeding the warnings and taking necessary precautions, individuals can stay safe during these adverse weather conditions.
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References:
– NWS Great Falls MT: [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.05ad1d642e1896d033f446bc9a752d967269fe08.001.1.cap)
– NWS San Francisco CA: [Wind Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.00948afe57b48c7c25e12ae5329d2a869792b87e.002.1.cap)
– NWS San Francisco CA: [High Wind Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.00948afe57b48c7c25e12ae5329d2a869792b87e.001.2.cap)
– NWS Seattle WA: [Wind Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0a9a6da524501e55a8b9f152f8caec43a294672b.001.1.cap)
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