Northwest braces for stormy stretch as heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow loom
This newly developed storm system will sweep across Washington and Oregon, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and snow to the Cascade region.
Days of storms target the Pacific Northwest beginning on Friday
PARADE OF STORMS TARGETS THE NORTHWEST: A series of storms is expected to sweep the Pacific Northwest starting on Friday and into next week, bringing heavy rain, winds, and mountain snow.
THE TAKEAWAY
- Precipitation totals of around 1 to 2 inches are expected in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham, Washington.
- This newly developed storm system will sweep across Washington and Oregon, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and snow in the Cascade region.
- Snowfall will be limited to higher elevations across the Cascades.
A week of storms continues across parts of the U.S. as a relentless conveyor belt of Pacific moisture hovers over the Pacific Northwest starting Friday.
This newly developed storm system will sweep across Washington and Oregon, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and snow in the Cascade region.
Snowfall will be limited to higher elevations across the Cascades, where up to 6 inches is possible.
WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?
This setup comes as a strong low-pressure system is expected to develop Thursday in the Gulf of Alaska, sending an atmospheric river straight for the Pacific Northwest.
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According to the FOX Forecast Center, this pattern will rotate a series of storms through Western Canada, fueling persistent rain and snow farther downstream in the Northwest.
The wave of wet weather will begin Thursday and continue through Sunday, with the heaviest rain falling across the Olympic Mountains, with up to 5 inches possible.
Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham are expected to get about 1 to 2 inches, with some higher amounts possible.
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Despite incoming storms, Seattle experienced its seventh-driest October on record with just 1.2 inches for the month.
The wet weather will be a welcome change for the dry landscape.
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This active pattern of rain and snow will continue into next week, with additional storm systems keeping conditions wet for Northwest residents.
Stay with FOX Weather as we bring you the latest about this developing storm.