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Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >


Blowing snow today across portions of the North, mainly near open areas. Otherwise morning flurries then partly sunny, with near normal temperatures. Any encountering blowing snow, should reduce speed and be alert for slow moving or stopped vehicles ahead of them.

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