A strong atmospheric river continues to pound the West Coast, dumping torrential rain, high winds, and mountain snow on California, Oregon, and Washington.
The National Weather Service has issued Gale Warnings offshore and Storm Warnings throughout Washington.
Flood warnings are in effect in northern California, while high wind and winter storm warnings stretch into the Cascades and Sierra Nevada mountains.
Rainfall totals in Venado, California, have exceeded 17 inches, with sections of Oregon receiving more than 7 inches. Snowfall of up to 20 inches was reported in Soda Springs, California, and Galena, Idaho.
Wind gusts hit 98 mph in California’s Mattole Road region.
Flooding, debris flows, and power outages are all potential hazards. More heavy rain and snow are anticipated through Saturday.
