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Atmospheric river to bring rain, snow, wind to Northwest

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The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel
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Multiple systems will impact the Pacific Northwest with a moderate to strong atmospheric river event in the forecast by the middle to end of the week. Three to 8 inches of rain with isolated higher totals will be possible along the Washington, Oregon and Northern California coastline by Friday night.

Breakdown
  • Atmospheric river rated at level five to impact northern California and southern Oregon, bringing hazardous conditions.
  • Event will bring heavy rainfall and winds of 50-70 mph at headlands, with stronger gusts at higher elevations. 8s
  • Coastal flooding expected due to king tide, with 25-foot waves and higher-than-normal tides. 17s
  • Coastal flood advisories and flood watches issued from Washington to south of Eureka and into the valley and Mount Shasta-Siskiyou region. 40s
  • Five to eight inches of rain forecast through Sunday, with widespread impacts including high wind warnings in Reno and Tahoe. 57s
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