Overview
- The National Weather Service says an atmospheric river will drench Western Washington through Monday, with several rivers already near bankfull.
- The Skokomish River is expected to rise above flood stage, with forecasts indicating a potential crest near 17.5 feet by Monday afternoon.
- Forecasters project 1–2 inches of rain across much of the region, with 3–5 inches possible in the Olympics and Cascade foothills.
- Snow levels are set to jump to roughly 7,000–8,000 feet, creating hazardous mountain-pass travel and heightened avalanche danger after two backcountry deaths near Longs Pass.
- A beach hazards statement is in effect through Monday for the Southwest Washington coast, warning of sneaker waves capable of sweeping people into the ocean.