Northwest Rain and Mountain Snow with Florida Flood Risk Through Wednesday

A frontal system will push east across the northern half of the country through Wednesday, bringing rain and high-elevation snow to the Northwest and Rockies while a separate pattern favors heavy rain in Florida. Most other regions will see more limited activity. Travelers should prepare for wet or snowy conditions in the West and possible flooding issues in parts of Florida.

Rain and high-elevation snow are expected across portions of the Northwest through Wednesday as the front moves through. Cooler air will settle in behind the boundary, supporting a mix of precipitation in the higher terrain. Outdoor plans and mountain travel may need some adjustments during this period.

High-elevation snow will continue across parts of the northern Rockies through Wednesday. The cooler air arriving behind the front will help keep precipitation as snow in the mountains. Drivers heading over higher passes should prepare for winter road conditions and allow extra time.

Periods of rain and high-elevation snow will affect the Intermountain West along the front through Wednesday. Conditions will stay unsettled as the system progresses eastward. Everyday routines may see minor disruptions from wet weather in lower elevations and snow higher up.

Wet snow may develop across parts of the northern Plains through Tuesday morning. Additional rainfall is expected along the frontal boundary into Wednesday. Road conditions could become slick in spots early in the period, so check forecasts before morning travel.

Rainfall will continue along the frontal boundary across portions of the Plains through Wednesday. A low pressure system tracking toward the Upper Mississippi Valley will help focus the precipitation. Daily plans should account for wet conditions in these areas through midweek.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern High Plains through Tuesday. Farther east, periods of showers and thunderstorms will favor eastern Texas and portions of the western Gulf Coast as moisture streams inland. Impacts should remain mostly limited to brief heavy downpours.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will affect the Florida east coast and the Florida Keys through Wednesday. High rainfall rates may lead to flash flooding across east-central and southeast Florida. Residents in those areas should stay alert for rapid water rises and avoid flooded roadways.