Heavy Rain and Flood Risks Persist in Oregon and Washington
TL;DR
Heavy rain in the Portland area is tapering off tonight, but it has caused flooding and river warnings, with some rivers reaching major flood stages. The weather will calm down through Christmas week with scattered showers and no significant wind, making for relatively mild holiday weather. Snow is expected to fall tonight, potentially impacting ski areas, while the overall forecast suggests minimal weather disruptions during Christmas.
- FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain tapers off tonight KPTV
- These rivers are likely to flood in northern Oregon and southern Washington KGW
- Heavy rain soaks W. Oregon, S.W. Wash., prep for potential flooding & more power outages KATU
- Portland OR weather: PNW atmospheric river hits again with intense rains, winds, what to know KOIN.com
- Map shows where in Oregon and Washington the most rain could fall during Thursday’s atmospheric river OregonLive.com
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