Pacific Northwest residents are bracing for another round of heavy rain after a powerful storm clobbered the region the day before.

The moisture from this storm system will help two fast-moving winter storms spread snow across the eastern U.S., with another atmospheric river on its way.

The Pacific Northwest is expected to see up to seven inches of rain this week, as the eastern United States braces for arctic cold.

On Monday, Dec. 8, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wide range of winter weather warnings for the U.S., from 14 inches of snow in certain areas of the country to atmospheric rivers in others.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is sending its famed reconnaissance aircraft into a powerful storm system that threatens widespread flooding and damaging winds for Western Washington from Monday through Wednesday.

When the northern lights forecast is weaker, it’s often recommended to get as far away from outdoor lights as possible and look northward. Even then, you may only be able to see the northern lights by taking a longer-exposure picture with your phone or a camera.

Meteorologists caution that the Pacific Northwest may face weeks of winter storms capable of triggering flooding, mudslides, and avalanche dangers.

Widespread evacuations and emergency repairs to flood-control systems helped the state of Washington avoid any reported deaths during record flooding this week, though local officials warned that swollen rivers and another round of rain would delay the recovery.