It’s back, the ‘atmospheric river’ season opens in style this year with copious amounts of liquid driving into the Pacific Northwest. Thank the ‘river in the sky’ spanning the entire 5,000 miles of Pacific Ocean from China to British Columbia. As well as powerful winds, record rainfall has affected several places throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Satellite image from October 16.
NASA
Credit: weather.com
IMPRESSIVE
In the past 36 hours, it’s been WET!
24 hr rainfall. Southern Olympics getting the most precip so far. Worthy of note: normally drier Sequim area got 3/4" of rain today. #wawx pic.twitter.com/X1VPUvrR1Q
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 19, 2017
Rainfall measured several inches for some spots in Western Washington. Get a full list here: https://t.co/YLx6WeOMLY #wawx pic.twitter.com/V1bGNvMsGr
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 19, 2017
It’s been WINDY!
Strong low level winds will impact @SeaTacAirport & terminals around #PugetSound. Increased space between planes needed. Delays possible. pic.twitter.com/39E5prM7QJ
— NWS CWSU Seattle (@NWSCWSUZSE) October 18, 2017
Trees down power out Forks. Part of oak hit my house. pic.twitter.com/6fgeyln1Ld
— Jon Preston (@rangertech1) October 18, 2017
Wind gusts in excess of 40-50 MPH were observed in many spots yesterday as well. Full list: https://t.co/ZUlnKAj2RJ #wawx pic.twitter.com/USkFvLplQN
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 19, 2017
With big surf too!
Some big surf (18+ feet) will arrive on the Washington coast today. Use extra caution on the beaches & water. #wawx pic.twitter.com/EBrhRwjKPK
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 19, 2017
Let’s not forget the FEET of snow in the Cascades!
These snowfall #’s are WILD! #atmosphericriver https://t.co/tJFfOBP2JO
— UnofficialNetworks (@UnofficialNet) October 19, 2017
and there’s more to come!
Today's NASA image of the Pacific showing systems bringing rain tonight, showery weather Thu/Fri, and substantial rain this weekend. #wawx pic.twitter.com/b9CtM4AEZF
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 19, 2017
FEATURED IMAGE: (Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times)
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