A complex weather pattern is taking shape across the United States this week, driven by a strong Pacific storm system pushing inland and interacting with contrasting air masses across the country.
Jenniffer Guerra 5 min
A Pacific storm system is set to impact California through the early part of the week, delivering rain to lower elevations and significant snowfall in the mountains. By Tuesday, this system will spread precipitation into the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and southern California.
West Coast Storm: Pacific System Approaching
The main driver is a deep upper-level trough moving in from the Pacific Ocean, bringing widespread precipitation to the West Coast. Northern and central California will see the first impacts, with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms developing through Monday evening.
By Tuesday, precipitation will expand into the Pacific Northwest, the Great Basin, and southern California.
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