SEATTLE – A weather pattern called an “atmospheric river” is blasting rounds of rain and wind across Western Washington this weekend. You can plan on mostly cloudy skies, times of rain and gusty weather into Sunday.
The heaviest rain this weekend will be over the North Cascades, the North Sound, Olympics and the North Coast. On-and-off rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. The next batch of widespread rain will march through Puget Sound on Sunday afternoon due to an incoming cold front.
River levels will be rising this weekend. There’s a Flood Watch in effect until Sunday morning for Clallam County where the Bogachiel River near La Push could reach minor flood stage tonight. Otherwise, we’re not currently forecasting river flooding this weekend. We’ll let you know if that changes.
We’re forecasting rain, clouds and wind around the greater Seattle region this weekend. (FOX 13 Seattle)
When it comes to the wind, powerful gusts ripped through parts of Western Washington early Saturday. More than 12,000 customers with Puget Sound Energy were without power earlier today. Gusts even reached 62 mph super briefly in Everett. Tonight, gusts are easing somewhat – potentially ranging in the 20–35 mph (if that). Winds increase again during the day on Sunday. …