The Nation's Weather

The Nation's Weather


A severe storm took aim at the West Coast on Friday, threatening to cause flooding rains and paralyzing snow, while freezing temperatures in the East were expected to ease.

The Sierra Nevadas could get up to 10 feet of snow through the weekend, including 2 to 3 feet on Friday alone. Through Friday night, more than 3 inches of rain was expected in the hills of Northern California.
The storm was expected to bring high winds to the region. Gusts topping 60 mph were forecast along the coast, while hurricane-force winds were anticipated in the high elevations of California. Winds could surpass 100 mph along the Sierra Crest.
Temperatures in the East were expected to soar well above Thursday's frigid highs. Highs throughout the Mid-Atlantic were forecast to climb more than 10 degrees, with clear skies lingering under exceptionally strong high pressure. Temperatures were to continue rising through the weekend, topping out in the 60s early next week.