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Back-to-Back Pacific Storms to Impact the West Coast; Heavy Snow in the Central Appalachians

Back-to-back powerful Pacific storm systems to impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher elevation mountain snow. A strong, long-duration atmospheric river will accompany the Pacific storms, bringing excessive rainfall and flash flooding to southwest Oregon and northwest California through the week. Read More >

Overview

A very slow moving and stacked low pressure system pushed over the Dakotas late Friday, August 4th through Sunday, August 6th as it continued its track southeast. This low had an abundance of moisture as weather models' Precipitable Water (PWAT) values indicated nearly two inches of moisture in the atmosphere, supporting the threat for heavy rain. Surface dew point values were well in the mid to upper 60s to lower 70s during this time frame as well, making it very humid. The result was widespread rainfall that occurred over the forecast area, which was very welcoming and much needed! Rainfall amounts ranged from an inch in Clark, SD to over nine inches near Rockham, SD! There was some minor flooding with reports of secondary roads under water in Hand and Spink Counties. 


48 hour precipitation accumulation estimates. August 4th-August 6th, 2023
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