West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow
Nine states are on alert for wind, snow, avalanches and high surf as new storms hit the west.
Parts of Oregon and Northern California could see 4 to 8 inches of rain over the next four days.
This weather map shows the forecast for rain and snow in the west over the next four days.
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A high wind alert is in effect for the Pacific Northwest, where winds could gust near 70 mph.
The U.S. Coast Guard saves a man and dog from a vessel caught in heavy winds, Dec. 25, 2024, in Jefferson County, Wash.
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A high surf warning was issued in Oregon, where waves could reach 35 feet, and a high surf advisory was issued as far south as Southern California, where waves could reach 15 feet.
The collapsed pier at the Santa Cruz Wharf is pictured in Santa Cruz, Calif., on Dec. 23, 2024.
Daniel Dreifuss/AFP via Getty Images
People brave the rain and walk along the Manhattan Beach Pier to watch high surf, Dec. 24, 2024, in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Richard Vogel/AP
Snow is also on the way.
A winter storm warning is in effect from Utah to Washington, where some areas could see up to 3 feet of snow. An avalanche warning was issued in Washington and Oregon.
These storms will continue to bring heavy rain and snow to the West Coast and the Rockies into the weekend. The West will get a break from the stormy weather early next week.
Meanwhile, in the South, a new storm system is bringing damaging winds, large hail and possibly tornadoes Thursday afternoon and evening.
The highest threat for severe weather will be in Texas, Louisiana and into Arkansas, including Dallas, Houston, Austin and Shreveport, Louisiana.
This map shows a sever weather threat for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.
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Nine states are on alert for wind, snow, avalanches and high surf as new storms hit the west.
Parts of Oregon and Northern California could see 4 to 8 inches of rain over the next four days.
This weather map shows the forecast for rain and snow in the west over the next four days.
ABC News
A high wind alert is in effect for the Pacific Northwest, where winds could gust near 70 mph.
The U.S. Coast Guard saves a man and dog from a vessel caught in heavy winds, Dec. 25, 2024, in Jefferson County, Wash.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
A high surf warning was issued in Oregon, where waves could reach 35 feet, and a high surf advisory was issued as far south as Southern California, where waves could reach 15 feet.
The collapsed pier at the Santa Cruz Wharf is pictured in Santa Cruz, Calif., on Dec. 23, 2024.
Daniel Dreifuss/AFP via Getty Images
People brave the rain and walk along the Manhattan Beach Pier to watch high surf, Dec. 24, 2024, in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Richard Vogel/AP
Snow is also on the way.
A winter storm warning is in effect from Utah to Washington, where some areas could see up to 3 feet of snow. An avalanche warning was issued in Washington and Oregon.
These storms will continue to bring heavy rain and snow to the West Coast and the Rockies into the weekend. The West will get a break from the stormy weather early next week.
Meanwhile, in the South, a new storm system is bringing damaging winds, large hail and possibly tornadoes Thursday afternoon and evening.
The highest threat for severe weather will be in Texas, Louisiana and into Arkansas, including Dallas, Houston, Austin and Shreveport, Louisiana.
This map shows a sever weather threat for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.
ABC News
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