Headline:
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 17 at 2:44PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Hydrologic Outlook
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 2:44pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
ESFSEW
An atmospheric river impacting the region tonight into Wednesday
will bring potentially significant rainfall that could drive some
rivers in western Washington into flood stage.
There remains uncertainty regarding river flooding mid-week, but the
latest rainfall forecast shows 3 to 5 inches of rain over the North
Cascades with snow levels as high as 7000 to 8000 feet tonight
before briefly lowering back towards 2000 to 3000 feet Wednesday.
Forecast models show potential for additional precipitation entering
western Washington towards the end of the week, with higher snow
levels, which could cause additional river flooding impacts.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
Area Description:
King, WA; Skagit, WA; Snohomish, WA; Whatcom, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA