Pacific Northwest, flood and Skagit River
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Another atmospheric river is forecast to pound the Pacific Northwest with several inches of rain on Monday and Tuesday just after a short break in the rain.
After a powerful atmospheric river slammed the Pacific Northwest this week, the area will see a slight break in the region this weekend. Unfortunately, another round of rainfall will impact the Pacific Northwest in the week ahead.
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Arctic air sweeps south as residents of Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
Severe flooding swamped Washington communities as an atmospheric river drenched the Pacific Northwest, forcing mass evacuations and dramatic water rescues, while arctic air spread across the United States,
Western Washington gets a brief reprieve this weekend, but another powerful storm system is already taking aim at the region. A Pineapple Express, the nickname for atmospheric rivers originating near Hawaii, is forecast to arrive Monday and could push already swollen rivers back toward flood stage.
KOIN 6 Chief Meteorologist Josh Cozart explains when the atmospheric river will return to the Pacific Northwest with soaking rains and wind next week.