Two strong storms will move through the western U.S. this week

• Two strong storms hit the West this week.
• Meteorologist warn residents to prepare.
• Which days will be the worst?

Two powerful storms will sweep through the western U.S. this week, bringing heavy rains, damaging winds and possibly the largest snowfall of the season in the Sierra.

Additionally, damaging thunderstorms and wind gusts are set to sweep from the Plains states to the East Coast.

This arises as record high temperatures, that almost feel like May, will clash with an Arctic front.

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This week, an active pattern is reestablished throughout the northwestern U.S. Two big storms are expected to hit the region.

AccuWeather meteorologists highlight the risk of wintry conditions mixing nearly to sea level during the first half of the week.

In Seattle and Portland, heavy rains and strong winds are expected. Residents should prepare for floods and power outages.

Local authorities are issuing warnings and recommendations to ensure public safety, according to AccuWeather.

Storms hit the West this week

By Monday night, the first of the two storms will advance southeastward from southwest Canada into the northern-central states.

This will push a potent cold front from Washington and Oregon into the Rocky Mountains.

As this frontal boundary crosses the western states from north to south, colder air will spill into the region.

This phenomenon will mark the beginning of severe weather conditions.

Travelers should exercise caution

By Sunday night, snow levels dropped in passes such as Stevens, Snoqualmie and White Pass.

Snowfall totals are expected to reach between one and two feet at the highest elevations of the Washington and Oregon Cascades from Sunday through Tuesday night.

Traveling through the mountains will be challenging early this week due to heavy snowfall and rapid snow accumulation.

Drivers and hikers should take extra precautions and be vigilant for weather updates and road conditions.

Severe weather conditions continue

This week, AccuWeather meteorologists continue to track the evolution of a volatile weather pattern across the country.

Damaging thunderstorms and wind gusts are forecasted from the Plains to the East Coast of the United States.

This occurs as a surge of Arctic air clashes with unseasonably warm temps.

This abrupt change in weather conditions could have a significant impact on various regions, from the possibility of severe storms to the threat of extreme temperatures.

How long will the stormy weather last?

Severe storms are expected from Tuesday night through Wednesday night in parts of the central states, according to AccuWeather.