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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 >

Red Flag Warnings in effect for Sunday!

A dry weather system will move through the Rocky mountains this weekend. Winds will become even stronger on Sunday. In anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, Red Flag Warnings have been issued for much of eastern Utah and western Colorado where fuels are critical. Additionally, a Dense Smoke Advisory has been issued once again for the Highway 550 corridor from Molas Pass south to the New Mexico border tonight through Sunday morning, due to smoke from the 416 Fire north of Durango. Be sure to heed any road closures due to smoke and fire management activities. Also, due to critical fire weather conditions and strong winds expected this weekend, outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.  

 

Red Flag Warnings shown in red through Sunday.

 

Strongest Winds Through Sunday