By Rod Hill on 2015-12-07
Hours of steady, heavy rain likely today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All total, the metro valley could see 5.00" of rain over the four days. The coast will average 2-3.00" of rain per day or more, while the mountains will likely see over a foot of rainfall. Snow levels will rise to 8,000' Monday afternoon. All Cascade passes show wet conditions with clean pavement.
South winds will also blow today, Tuesday and Tuesday night. The metro valley will see consistent winds of 15-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. The coast will see 40-50 mph gusts along the beach, while the headlands could see gusts top 65 mph. High elevations of the mountains will also see 50-65 mph wind gusts through Tuesday night.
A Wednesday morning cold front will end the strong winds and drop the snow level below 4,000 feet.
All total, alerts for wind and possible flooding will be common through the days of Wednesday and Thursday. Mudslides will also be possible. Please be alert for changing weather conditions, high winds and high water.
Rod Hill
Flood Watches Over Washington