Series of storms expected Friday as atmospheric river slams Pacific Northwest

Series of storms expected Friday as atmospheric river slams Pacific Northwest

The first of a series of storms is expected to slam parts of the Pacific Northwest late Thursday into Friday as an atmospheric river moves into the region. The heaviest rain will fall in the usual spots across the Olympic Mountains — one of the wettest regions in the country, with up to 5 inches of rain possible through Sunday. Meanwhile, Seattle between 1 and 2 inches could fall through Sunday. More storms will soak the region through next week.