Western Zone Weather Update: Snow, Sun, and Coastal Fog

Western Zone Weather Update: Snow, Sun, and Coastal Fog

The vast Western Zone is currently a tapestry of contrasting weather patterns, from heavy snowfall and strong winds blanketing cities like Portland, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho, to the warm, sunny, and often foggy conditions prevailing across Southern California's bustling hubs of Los Angeles and San Diego. Further north in California, San Francisco and San Jose prepare for significant rain chances, while the desert cities of Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and El Paso enjoy mostly clear and mild to warm temperatures.

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Western Zone Weather Snapshot

Here's a detailed look at the current and upcoming weather conditions across key cities in the Western Zone:

Pacific Coast Outlook: California's Diverse Forecast

  • Los Angeles, CA: Tonight expects a low of 53°F with partly cloudy skies and areas of fog developing after 4 AM. Wednesday will see patchy fog before 10 AM, giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 78°F. The week progresses with abundant sunshine and highs reaching 81°F by Thursday. The weekend brings a mix of patchy fog and mostly sunny conditions, with a slight chance of rain showers by next Tuesday.
  • San Diego, CA: This afternoon remains mostly sunny with a high near 70°F. Patchy fog is expected after 7 PM tonight, with a low around 54°F. Wednesday continues with patchy fog and mostly sunny skies, reaching 70°F. Thursday will be sunny with a high of 76°F, preceded by patchy fog. The weekend maintains mostly sunny conditions with highs in the low 70s.
  • San Jose, CA: This afternoon is partly sunny with a high near 64°F. Tonight, expect areas of fog and a 50% chance of rain, with a low around 52°F. Wednesday brings similar conditions with fog and a 50% chance of rain, reaching a high of 65°F. Widespread fog will clear to partly sunny skies by Thursday. The weekend forecast indicates a higher likelihood of rain, with cloudy conditions and highs in the low 60s.
  • San Francisco, CA: A chance of light rain is present this afternoon with a high near 59°F. Tonight, rain and patchy fog are likely (80% chance) with a low of 55°F. Wednesday continues with rain (80% chance) and a high near 61°F. Thursday sees a 40-50% chance of light rain and patchy fog. The weekend forecast points to persistent rain, with highs around 60°F.

Central Valley Conditions: Fog and Rain for Sacramento and Fresno

  • Sacramento, CA: This afternoon has a slight chance of rain showers (20%) and patchy fog, with a high near 52°F. Tonight, rain showers are likely (70%) amidst patchy fog, with a low around 47°F. Wednesday brings a 50% chance of rain showers and a high near 61°F. The rest of the week features mostly cloudy to rainy conditions, with highs in the upper 50s.
  • Fresno, CA: Patchy fog is expected tonight after 11 PM, with a low around 43°F. Wednesday will see patchy fog before 1 PM, then partly sunny skies and a high near 45°F. Persistent patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies are expected through Thursday. The weekend introduces a chance of light rain, with highs climbing into the upper 50s by Sunday.

Intermountain West and Desert Southwest: Snow, Rain, and Sunshine

  • Portland, OR: Brace for significant winter weather! Tonight features showers and thunderstorms transitioning to snow likely (100% chance), with a low of 31°F and 2 to 4 inches of new snow possible. Winds will be strong, gusting up to 56 mph. Wednesday continues with snow showers (90% chance), a high near 34°F, and another 3 to 7 inches of snow, accompanied by gusts up to 46 mph. Snow is expected to continue through the weekend, with daily accumulations.
  • Boise, ID: Rain is expected tonight (100% chance) with a low of 36°F and up to half an inch of rainfall, alongside gusts up to 32 mph. Wednesday brings rain and snow transitioning to partly sunny skies (100% chance), a high of 41°F, and up to a quarter-inch of rain, with gusts up to 38 mph. Snow is likely from Wednesday night through the weekend, with significant accumulations possible, especially Thursday (3 to 7 inches).
  • Las Vegas, NV: Tonight is partly cloudy with a low of 50°F. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny with highs near 70°F. The extended forecast through the weekend remains mostly sunny, with highs consistently in the low 70s.
  • Salt Lake City, UT: A chance of rain and snow is expected tonight (30% chance) with a low around 30°F. Wednesday continues with a chance of rain and snow (40% chance) and a high near 42°F. Skies clear to mostly sunny by Thursday, with a high near 37°F. The weekend brings slight chances of rain and snow, with highs in the low 40s.
  • Albuquerque, NM: Clear skies are expected tonight with a low around 23°F. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny with highs in the low 50s. The forecast through the weekend and into early next week remains consistently sunny and mild, with highs in the mid-50s.
  • El Paso, TX: Clear conditions tonight with a low around 45°F. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny with highs in the upper 60s. The extended forecast shows continued sunny skies and warm temperatures, with highs reaching into the low 70s by Friday and through the weekend.
  • Helena, MT: Tonight brings mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain and snow (50% chance) and a low around 34°F, accompanied by strong winds gusting up to 38 mph. Wednesday features rain and snow (90% chance), a high near 41°F, and very strong winds gusting up to 64 mph. Snow is likely to continue through Friday, with chances of light snow and rain and snow mix, followed by chances of light snow over the weekend.

Looking Ahead

The Western Zone will continue to experience a stark contrast in weather, with the Pacific Northwest grappling with persistent snow and strong winds, while much of California and the Desert Southwest enjoy milder, sunnier conditions, albeit with some coastal fog and rain chances in Northern California. Travelers and residents alike should stay informed of local forecasts, especially concerning winter weather advisories in the northern regions and potential rain in central California.

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