Holiday Travel: Weather Woes Across the Nation

Northeast Braces for Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

The Northeast is preparing for a massive storm moving east, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Areas from Appalachia to New England and coastal Maine will experience the strongest gusts. Rain and wind will persist from D.C. to Boston until evening, potentially causing airport delays.

• Lake-effect snow will also begin in the region.
• Conditions should calm by evening.
• Weekend forecast: Milder weather, except for lingering gusts and snow around the Great Lakes.

West Faces Fire Risks and Storms

Extreme Fire Danger in Colorado and Wyoming

• Denver is under a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Red Flag Warning.
• Winds: 45-55 mph with gusts up to 80-110 mph.
• Over 100,000 people in Colorado already experiencing power outages due to wildfire risks.
• Other affected areas:
• Texas panhandle
• West-central Nebraska
• Parts of Colorado and Wyoming
• Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph.

West Coast: Rain, Wind, and Snow

• Lingering system shifting south, bringing 1 to 4 inches of rain to:
• Western Oregon
• Southwest Washington
• Northwest California
• Flood Watch in effect for coastal Oregon and Washington until early Saturday.
• Rivers and streams could rise to record levels.
• Mountain resorts in California (e.g., Boreal Mountain, Soda Springs Mountain Resort) have paused operations until the weather clears.
• Storm expected to help build up snowpack for the winter season.

Weekend Forecast

• More rain expected from Washington down to California.
• Coastal storm will bring rain and wind to nearly the entire West Coast by Christmas.
• Rest of the country: Milder and warmer holiday week.