Monday, December 20, 2010

Strong Winds

Moisture continues to blow in across California from the Pacific Ocean, dumping about 12 feet of snow at Mammoth Lakes, 12 or more inches of rain at lower elevations state wide, and areas of flooding northward across Washington and Oregon.
More rain and snow will fall today.

The jet stream is cranking along at peak velocities of 150-170mph today. The highest winds will drift eastward as the jet weakens over the western U.S. 

Its going to be a rough ride for airline passengers as the extreme winds migrate to the east. Light to moderate turbulence will be likely over much of the West, Great Lakes and the Ohio Valley through tonight.

New England is under the influence of a low pressure center that's 1000-plus miles out to sea. The low is so broad and so strong that much of New England will see wind gusts of 50 mph through Tuesday evening.

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