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Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

A very pleasant day is expected today as highs soar into the 50s and 60s. Breezy westerly winds are expected during the day, gusting 20-30mph. Gusty winds are expected behind a cold frontal passage this evening/tonight. Northwest winds gusting 30-40mph are possible throughout the overnight hours. Winds gradually decrease Wednesday morning. Wednesday will be cooler, with highs in the 30s and 40s. Highs on Thursday range from the low to mid 40s across northwestern portions of the area to the mid 60s across southwestern portions of the area.
Breezy westerly winds are expected during the day, gusting 20-30mph. Winds increase behind a cold front tonight. Northwest winds gusting 30-40mph are possible throughout the overnight hours, strongest north of Interstate 80. Winds will gradually decrease throughout the daytime hours on Wednesday.