Winter storm warning Thursday for western Oregon, Washington

Snow covered and slippery roads are expected especially from Thursday night into Friday. Up to a quarter of an inch of total rainfall is expected, and today’s high will be near 42. Temperatures will struggle to break 40, wind gusts top 40 miles per hour and snow is likely. Wind chills in the teens and single digits are likely. Almost all 6 different lake-effect snow ingredients.

A storm heading this way for the weekend could pack a double punch of snow, stretching from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning.

– The Michigan Department of Transportation reminds motorists to adjust speeds based on the conditions, and to take it slow in ice and snow. The low is expected to be around 4 below Tuesday and Wednesday nights. A storm system is marching through the state with strong winds and snow that is causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Whatever happens with the track, a few inches of snow are possible since cold air will be in place initially.

So if you haven’t put those snow tires on just yet, it might be a good time to that. Ski areas will not only get natural snow, but they’ll really be able to crank up the snow guns. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

The Redding Fire Department reminds residents to ensure portable space heaters have adequate clearance of at least 3 feet inches from combustibles.

Temperatures will hover in the 30s overnight on Tuesday and recover to above freezing later on Wednesday, forecasters said. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

A prolonged period of rain will exist across the northern half of the outlook area from Friday through Sunday evening. High near 31. Northwest wind around 17 miles per hour.