Wet Weather May Bring Possible Flooding to WA and OR
It ll be rainy and windy as we head into Wednesday. Localized flooding could become an issue as heavy rain is expected to continue across the Pacific Northwest. It s a good idea to check road conditions before traveling on our mobile app.
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According to Walla Walla County Emergency Management, a number of advisories, watches, and warnings have been issued across the area.
The heaviest amount of rain will be over the Washington Cascade Mountains with 3-4 inches likely to fall into Wednesday. In Oregon, the Cascades will experience 1-3 inches of rainfall.
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Share: Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Reach him at ptimmwriter@gmail.com.
Today is my last column of the year as we welcome a new year at midnight tonight. Number one in a long series of storms moved through Wednesday with blustery winds and occasional downpours.
The last day of December will dry out before storm two arrives on New Year’s Day. It may dump more rain and mountain snow than its predecessor. Number three knocks on our door Saturday and Sunday for even more rain and gusty winds. A couple feet of snow is on tap for the higher ski areas from this one.
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Published: December 21, 2020, 6:00am
Share: Snow covered Mount Hood, a volcano in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon popular for hiking, climbing, snowboarding and skiing, despite the risks of avalanche, crevasses and volatile weather on the peak. (Dreamstime/TNS)
BEND, Ore. A hefty early season snowpack in the Central Oregon Cascades has many skiers and snowboarders eager to explore the backcountry this winter.
And due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increased parking restrictions at ski resorts like Mt. Bachelor, more and more folks are expected to seek the solitude, freedom and fresh powder that the backcountry provides.
Chance of rain tonight for both Tri-Cities & Yakima and you can expect rain on and off all weekend. Wind in a major concern tonight and throughout the weekend with wind speeds at times 35-45 mph. Temperatures tonight in Tri-Cities in the low 40âs and just at freezing in Yakima at 32 degrees.  Â
From the National Weather Service:Â
Several weather systems will move through the Pacific Northwest this weekend with periods of moderate to heavy rain Saturday and Sunday. Highest rainfall amounts will be over the Washington Cascades with two to four inches likely through Sunday morning and another one to two inches Sunday into Monday. Rainfall amounts of one to two inch can be expected over the northern Blue Mountains and Wallowa County Saturday through Monday.Â