Hydrologic Outlook 12/22/2024 15:20 for Washington areas

Headline: 
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 22 at 3:20PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Hydrologic Outlook
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 22, 2024 - 3:20pm
Expires: 
December 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
ESFSEW An atmospheric river will bring significant rainfall to the Olympic Peninsula Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 4 inches are expected in the mountains, with locally over 5 inches over the highest peaks are possible. Snow levels will remain around 4000 to 5000 ft during this time frame. An extended wet period with snow levels above 4000 ft Thursday through next weekend over the Olympics and into portions of southwestern Washington. The area of concern for additional river flooding impacts may expand east to include rivers in Thurston and Lewis counties. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.
Area Description: 
Clallam, WA; Grays Harbor, WA; Jefferson, WA; Lewis, WA; Thurston, WA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA