Strong atmospheric river brings flooding rains, strong winds to Pacific Northwest

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November is the heart of the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest, and this year storms are right on cue. FOX13

Flood Watches are in effect for all mountain-fed rivers in western Washington through Saturday evening., strong winds are likely with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph likely across much of Western Washington, except higher gusts up to 50 mph are likely along the coast.

Meanwhile, up in the Cascade Mountains, the storm began as heavy snow, snarling traffic. Interstate 90 was closed for much of Thursday night and Friday morning across Snoqualmie Pass due to multiple spin-outs and crashes, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

 

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