Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds in the North-Central U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest with heavy rainfall which has lead to areas of urban and river flooding along with gusty winds into Thursday. A clipper will bring heavy snow, some mixed wintry precipitation, and gusty to high winds across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and the Great Lakes into Thursday morning. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 4:44:45 am PST

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National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Flood Watch: Chelan County

Flood Watch: North ID

Avalanche Warning: North ID

Gusty southwesterly winds will increase Monday and peak during the late afternoon and evening hours with sustain winds 20-35 mph and gusts 40-55 mph across Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

A warm and wet storm will move through Monday through Tuesday, bringing a chance of mud and rockslides in steep terrain and burn scars to Chelan County. A Flood Watch is in effect until 4 PM Thursday. Moderate to heavy rain will lead to excessive runoff and subsequent flooding of smaller streams and creeks.

An extended period of moderate to heavy rain and snowmelt is in the forecast for North ID Monday through Thursday. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas. In addition, there will be an increased risk for rock slides in steep terrain.

An Avalanche Warning has been issued by the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center from 4PM Monday to 4PM Tuesday for the Selkirk Mountains, West and East Cabinet Mountains, and the Silver Valley-Bitterroot Mountains above 4,000 feet. Heavy, wet snowfall and rain will create very dangerous avalanche conditions.