Flood, Atmospheric River and Pacific Northwest
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Another atmospheric river has brought more rain to the Pacific Northwest, after days of record flooding in the region.Timelapse satellite imagery from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA),
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Watch the forceful atmospheric river that caused tons of rain and snow in the Pacific Northwest
CIRA shared impressive footage of an atmospheric river making its way to the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it heavy rain and snow.
Portland’s Bureau of Transportation does not expect to see major flooding, thanks to recent infrastructure updates.
The Skagit River is predicted to crest at more than 47 feet near the town of Concrete, north of Seattle, 15 inches above the threshold for a major flooding event.
Some rivers may break records. Already, overnight into Tuesday, the Naselle River near Naselle, Washington, has gone from its normal 5 foot depth to nearly 20 feet deep, growing by 10 feet in 12 hours and coming within less than 1 foot of the historical record.
Flooding rains and lingering storm impacts come as the atmospheric river that hit the Pacific Northwest this week will make another visit to the region next week.