Western Zone Weather: Sunny SoCal, Rainy NorCal, Snow for PNW & Rockies

Western Zone Weather Update: Sunshine, Rain, & Snow Across the West

From the sun-drenched beaches of Los Angeles and San Diego to the rain-soaked streets of San Francisco and the snowy peaks near Portland, Boise, and Helena, the Western Zone is showcasing a dynamic range of weather patterns this week. Whether you're planning outdoor activities in the mild Southwest or preparing for significant winter weather in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, our detailed NWS forecast has you covered.

Western Zone Weather Alerts Map

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Current Severe Weather Alerts

As of this update, there are no severe weather alerts issued for the Western Zone or any of its major cities. Residents should, however, remain vigilant and monitor local forecasts for any changes, especially in areas expecting significant precipitation or strong winds.

Western Zone Regional Weather Overview

The Western Zone presents a stark contrast in conditions. Southern California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, will enjoy mostly clear and sunny days with pleasantly warm temperatures, often reaching into the 70s and low 80s. Further north in California, cities like San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento are bracing for patchy fog and increasing chances of light rain and rain showers as the week progresses. Fresno will experience persistent patchy fog and cooler temperatures.

Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Intermountain West are preparing for a significant shift to winter weather. Portland, Oregon, is set for heavy rain, strong winds, and a transition to substantial snow accumulation mid-week, with potential for several inches. Boise, Idaho, and Helena, Montana, will also see rain turning to snow, with heavy snowfall and strong winds expected, creating challenging travel conditions. The Southwest, including Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and El Paso, will continue to experience mostly sunny skies and mild to warm temperatures.

Detailed City Forecasts

Forecast for Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles residents can look forward to a beautiful week. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 53°F. Tuesday and Wednesday will be sunny and warm, with highs near 80°F and 78°F respectively. Thursday continues the sunny trend with a high near 81°F. Patchy fog is expected late Thursday night and into Friday morning, with highs in the upper 70s. The weekend brings partly sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.

Forecast for San Diego, CA

San Diego will also experience pleasant weather. Tonight features patchy fog after 10 PM and a low around 52°F. Tuesday will see patchy fog before 7 AM, then sunny conditions with a high near 71°F. This pattern of morning fog followed by mostly sunny afternoons and highs in the low to mid-70s is expected to continue through Friday. The weekend will be partly sunny with highs around 69-70°F.

Forecast for San Jose, CA

San Jose faces a wetter outlook. Overnight brings patchy fog and a low around 45°F. Tuesday has areas of fog before 10 AM, then a slight chance of light rain, with a high near 64°F. Tuesday night and Wednesday bring a chance of rain and patchy fog, with highs in the mid-60s. Patchy fog and chances of rain are forecast for Friday and into the weekend, with rain likely Saturday and Sunday, and highs in the low 60s.

Forecast for San Francisco, CA

San Francisco should prepare for rain. Tonight is mostly cloudy with a low around 50°F. Tuesday features areas of fog before 10 AM, then areas of fog and a chance of rain, with a high near 59°F. Rain is likely Tuesday night and Wednesday, with highs in the low 60s. Chances of rain persist through the end of the week and into the weekend, with cloudy conditions and highs around 60°F.

Forecast for Sacramento, CA

Sacramento will see widespread fog and chances of rain. Tonight brings widespread fog and a low around 43°F. Tuesday continues with widespread fog before 2 PM, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers, with a high near 53°F. Rain showers are likely Tuesday night and Wednesday, with highs reaching the low 60s. Chances of rain showers continue through the week and into the weekend, with cloudy skies and highs in the mid-50s.

Forecast for Fresno, CA

Fresno will be dominated by fog and cooler temperatures. Overnight and through Wednesday, expect patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-40s and lows in the low 40s. Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-50s. A slight chance of light rain develops Friday night, becoming a chance of light rain over the weekend, with highs in the mid-50s.

Forecast for Portland, OR

Portland is in for a significant weather event. Overnight brings rain with a low around 40°F and winds up to 20 mph, with rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch. Tuesday will see heavy rain and strong winds (gusts up to 37 mph), with rainfall between 1 and 2 inches, and a high near 46°F. Tuesday night transitions to showers and thunderstorms, then rain and snow, with a low around 32°F and strong winds (gusts up to 53 mph), bringing 2 to 4 inches of new snow. Heavy snow is expected Wednesday and Thursday, with 3 to 5 inches of new snow possible each day, and highs in the mid-30s. Snow continues through the weekend with additional accumulations.

Forecast for Boise, ID

Boise will also experience a wintery mix. Overnight there's a chance of rain with a low around 37°F. Tuesday has a chance of rain with a high near 42°F. Rain is likely Tuesday night, with winds gusting up to 35 mph and rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. Wednesday brings rain before 7 AM, then rain and snow, with a high near 41°F. Heavy snow is expected Wednesday night and Thursday, with 1 to 3 inches possible Wednesday night and 4 to 8 inches possible Thursday, and highs in the upper 30s. Snow chances continue through the weekend.

Forecast for Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City will see a mix of sun and winter precipitation. Overnight is mostly clear with a low around 27°F. Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 43°F. A slight chance of rain and snow develops Tuesday night, with a low around 30°F. Wednesday brings a chance of rain and snow, with a high near 43°F. Partly sunny conditions return for Thursday and Friday, with highs in the low to mid-40s. Chances of rain and snow are in the forecast for the weekend.

Forecast for Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque can expect clear and mild conditions. Overnight is partly cloudy with a low around 22°F. Tuesday and Wednesday will be sunny with highs near 52°F. Mostly clear nights with lows in the 20s. This sunny and mild pattern, with highs in the low to mid-50s and clear nights, is expected to persist through the weekend and into early next week.

Forecast for El Paso, TX

El Paso will enjoy abundant sunshine and warm temperatures. Overnight is clear with a low around 43°F. Tuesday and Wednesday are sunny with highs near 68°F. Clear nights will have lows in the mid-40s. The forecast remains consistently sunny and warm through the weekend and into early next week, with highs often reaching the low 70s.

Forecast for Helena, MT

Helena will face strong winds and significant snow potential. Overnight there's a chance of rain with a low around 37°F and winds gusting up to 36 mph. Tuesday brings a chance of rain and snow before 10 AM, then mostly sunny skies, with a high near 44°F and gusts up to 37 mph. Tuesday night transitions to rain and snow, with a low around 30°F and gusts up to 37 mph. Wednesday will see rain and snow with very strong winds, gusts up to 59 mph, and a high near 40°F. Snow is likely Thursday and Friday, with highs in the 30s and lows in the teens and 20s, with additional snow accumulation possible.

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