Atmospheric river to flood Pacific Northwest this week

News December 08, 2025 at 02:58 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • A massive Pacific storm called an atmospheric river will sweep off the ocean into the Pacific Northwest.
  • Flood warnings and watches are posted throughout the area.
  • Atmospheric rivers are long plumes of moisture originating in the Pacific that can transport as much water as typically flows through the mouth of the Mississippi River.