Good morning.
Speaker AI'm Cedric and This is your EM Morning Brief for Monday, January 5, 2025.
Speaker AA strong Pacific storm continues to drive heavy rain at lower elevations and heavy mountain snow into the west today while a wintry mix brings slick travel across parts of the Northern Plains and upper Midwest into Monday.
Speaker AThe National Weather Service highlights the west as the main impact area through today.
Speaker AThe Storm Prediction Center's Day 1 outlook carries no severe thunderstorm areas in the tropics.
Speaker AThe National Hurricane center reports no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific during the off season.
Speaker AEarthquake monitoring remains routine.
Speaker ALet's run through the states.
Speaker AAlaska Anchorage NWS shows widespread winter hazards today including blizzard and winter storm warnings for parts of western southwestern Alaska, plus coastal flood and high surf advisories along portions of Bristol Bay and the Bering Coast.
Speaker ATravel and marine conditions remain hazardous.
Speaker ACalifornia Sierra Travel remains dangerous early today.
Speaker AWinter storm warnings are in effect through late morning afternoon for the Tahoe area and the west slope of the northern Sierra with heavy snow above 5,000ft and difficult to impossible travel along the north coast.
Speaker AA flood watch is posted for the Navarro river near Navarro.
Speaker ASouthern California beaches carry Beach Hazard's high surf statements through this morning for increased rip current risk and minor tidal overflow.
Speaker ACal OES says pre positioned rescue resources remained in Place through 8am Monday, January 5th due to this New Year's storm sequence.
Speaker AHawaii Honolulu notes a Kona low west of the state bringing periods of showers and breezy winds.
Speaker AHigh surf advisories for east facing shores continue today with strong rip currents.
Speaker AIdaho Eastern Idaho's Bear River Range remains under a winter storm warning through 3pm MST Monday with additional snow and difficult travel over higher passes.
Speaker AWest Central mountains have a new winter weather advisory from Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Speaker AToday still features areas of snow and reduced visibility.
Speaker ANevada Greater Lake Tahoe area remains under a winter storm warning until 10am PST Monday with heavy snow and hazardous travel across the Tahoe Basin and adjacent Sierra Front.
Speaker AOregon Cascades and foothills see advisories today with a winter storm watch Tuesday Thursday for heavier snow and travel impacts in the south central.
Speaker AOregon Cascades Crater Lake, Diamond Lake Crescent Lake Utah Winter weather advisories continue today for the Wasatch Mountains and the Wasatch Plateau.
Speaker ABook cliffs with 4 to 8 inches above 7,500ft and slick roads.
Speaker ASouthern mountains remain under an advisory as well.
Speaker AWashington Multiple waves of mountain snow today into midweek.
Speaker ASpokane NWS highlights several feet possible over Cascades.
Speaker AIdaho Panhandle peaks with challenging pass travel.
Speaker AAll other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
Speaker AWe'll keep watch on west coast snow and coastal hazards through today.
Speaker ASource links are in the notes below.
Speaker AStay safe.