Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

The stretch of above normal temperatures that began on January 10th should continue for about the next 2 Weeks. Precipitation should also be above normal during that period. Then, colder weather should return to end January and begin February. The latest Climate Predication Center 6 to 10 day and 8 to 14 day outlooks issued on Friday January 13th indicate very high probabilities of above normal temperatures and precipitation.

6 to 10 and 8 to 14 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks Issued on Friday January 13, 2017

The latest Climate Predication Center Experimental Week 3-4 Outlooks also issued on Friday January 13th indicate high probabilities of below normal temperatures and precipitation to end January and begin February.

Experimental Week 3-4 Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks Issued on Friday January 13, 2017

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Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

Temperatures to Average Above Normal for Next 2 Weeks, Then Colder Weather to Return