A couple of disturbances will continue to increase the threat of flooding and dangerous winds across the Northwest.
An atmospheric river and a couple of low pressure systems will work together to produce heavy rain and high winds across the northern Rockies and Cascades today through Tuesday.
Flood Watches & Warnings are in effect for eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Three to 6 inches of rain is forecast for the next several days which will bring the concern for significant flooding leading to debris flows, ice jams, and avalanches.
If you find yourself in higher elevations, the rain will turn to heavy snow. Winter Weather Advisories & Winter Storm Warnings are up for northeastern Montana, northwestern Wyoming, central Idaho, and the Cascades in Washington state. Anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of snow will be possible with locally higher amounts closer to 2 feet on mountaintops.
High Wind Watches, High Wind Warnings, & Wind Advisories are in effect for a good part of the Northwest today into Tuesday. Sustained winds of 25 to 45 mph and wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph are forecast from the coast to the northern Plains.
Be sure to keep up with the latest watches and warnings throughout the event via local TV, weather radio, and WeatherBug.com.