Four back-to-back atmospheric rivers are forecast to make landfall along the U.S. West Coast between November 3 and November 9, 2025. Heavy rainfall totals of 76–130 mm (3–5 inches), with isolated amounts up to 177 mm (7 inches), could lead to localized flooding in parts of northern California and Washington State throughout the week.
Two atmospheric rivers are forecast to hit the Pacific Northwest and northern California, starting late Thursday, October 23, 2025. The systems are forecast to bring in heavy rainfall of over 130 mm (5 inches) along with mountain snow across Washington, Oregon, and northern California.
Washington State Governor declared a State of Emergency on Friday, January 7, 2022, after a series of severe winter storms struck Washington State beginning on December 17, 2021, producing extensive rain and snow and causing hazardous driving conditions, flooding,…
Up to 86 714 lightning strikes were recorded in the entire Washington state, U.S., on Saturday, May 30, 2020– about 62 percent of the state's yearly lightning average. It occurred during a severe weather event described by the National Weather Service (NWS) as…
A cold system dropping down the Northwest coast is delivering another round of heavy snow, gusty winds and below normal temperatures. Winter storm warnings remain in effect for Seattle and Portland. The storm has already dumped high amounts of snow and caused major…
After a week of relentless rain, the Skagit River near the city of Mount Vernon in Washington reached major flood levels of 9.7 m (32 feet) at 22:00 PST on Thursday, November 23, 2017 (06:00 UTC, November 24). Flood stage is at 8.5 m (28 feet). Flooding closed more…
A strong low pressure system swept through western Washington and British Columbia on Monday, November 13, 2017, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring several others. It was the most powerful storm to hit the region so far this fall. The National Weather…
An unusually strong spring storm will move into California and spread across the rest of the western states through the weekend as the region enters a period of unsettled weather with a couple of strong cyclones. Heavy rains are expected and localized flash flooding…
A powerful storm that hit the western US and Canada with heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend claimed the life of at least one person. The second major storm to hit the region in a week downed trees and power lines in both countries causing widespread power…
