Two atmospheric rivers (ARs) are forecast to bring significant rain to the U.S. West Coast on January 30 and 31, 2025, with the potential for heavy precipitation as a second AR overtakes the first and stalls into early next week.
A series of atmospheric rivers (ARs) is forecast to bring heavy precipitation, flooding risks, and winter storm impacts to the U.S. West Coast this week, with the first AR making landfall on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The fourth and fifth ARs are forecast to make landfall on December 21 and 22. Up to 500 mm (20 inches) of rain expected in some areas and significant streamflow rises in western Washington and Oregon.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford, Oregon, is warning residents that the incoming atmospheric river could stall across the region, leading to a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall. The highest amounts are expected in Curry County, with a potential threat that the Coquille River at Coquille could reach a minor flood stage.
A late-season atmospheric river event is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Pacific Northwest starting Sunday, June 2, 2024. The weather system is expected to impact several regions, including the Cascades and the Seattle metro area, with potential flooding and significant rainfall.
A strong atmospheric river, predicted to hit the Pacific Northwest on June 2, 2024, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding, particularly affecting coastal and mountainous regions. The event may last over 48 hours, posing significant flood risks.
A powerful atmospheric river has brought record-breaking rainfall to Washington and Oregon, causing widespread flooding and two fatalities as of December 5. The National Weather Service forecasts the storms to continue until December 7. Notable impacts include record river levels, such as the Stillaguamish River reaching a historic 6.50 m (21.34 feet), and extensive property damage across both states.
There is high confidence in a dangerous heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, with locations in the interior valleys and lower elevations of western Oregon facing one of their hottest five-day stretches on record (by average temperature), with above 38 °C (100 °F) highs likely.
At least 5 people were killed as a deep and fast-moving storm system brought flooding and landslides to California and Oregon, U.S. over the past couple of days. The event took place just days after a massive winter storm caused severe blizzard conditions and left more than 50 people dead.
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