🚨 Significant Atmospheric River this Week🚨 Multiple rounds of Pacific moisture from Atmospheric Rivers will target the Northern Rockies from Monday afternoon into Thursday (Dec 8-11). This long-duration event could bring moisture totals rivaling historic amounts for this time of year. ⚠️ Key Impacts & Concerns: 💧 Potential for roadway ponding & urban flooding. 📈 Sharp rises on creeks and streams. 🪨 Risk for rock and mudslides in steep terrain. 📍 Flood Watch Area: The greatest flood risk is across Idaho, Clearwater, and Mineral Counties, where a Flood Watch is in effect. ❄️Heavy, wet mountain snow above 7,000 ft bringing changeable avalanche conditions! Check www.avalanche.org for the latest forecasts.

Southwest to west winds will be strong late Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. There is a concern for localized tree damage and power outages. Also, trees may fall into roadways given the saturated grounds in some valleys. The strongest winds will be in Northwest Montana.