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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 >

 

 

 

Overview

Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through tomorrow evening. Flash flooding and debris flows will be possible, especially over burn scars, mountainous terrain, saturated soils, and narrow canyons. Prolonged periods of light to moderate rain are expected in the interim. An additional 0.5 to 2 inches of rain is expected. Additionally, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, most likely across the Four Corners area, which could lead to even heavier rain rates, hail, and damaging winds.

 

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Expected Precipitation

 

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