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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 >

WFO Buffalo Areas of Greatest Snowfall Rate Graphics

Graphical display of hourly snowfall rate threat for next 50 hours.

Low rate is Less than 0.5 inches per hour

Medium rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour

High rate is Greater than 1.5 inches per hour

For a tiled display of all forecast hours, with clickable images for enlargement, try the Snowfall Rate Tiles page.

Snowfall Rate