The moisture from this storm system will help two fast-moving winter storms spread snow across the eastern U.S., with another atmospheric river on its way.

The "Godzilla atmospheric river" system may bring major flooding, landslide dangers, and a month's worth of rain compressed into just days.

More than 10 inches of rain has fallen in parts of Washington this week as a strong atmospheric river hits the state.

And with mudslides closing down eastbound I-90, traffic is being redirected through North Bend, adding even more traffic concerns as roads are closed and flooding. Leonard said the conditions were a surprise to him Thursday morning, especially when he first hit the road.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and other state officials cautioned that more rainfall was expected after rivers hit record flood levels across the region, while residents worried about the long-term future.

After days of torrential rain, the atmospheric river is finally abating over parts of Washington state, but historic river flooding remains. Evacuations are still in effect and ongoing, after Washington Gov.

Widespread evacuations and emergency repairs to flood-control systems helped the state of Washington avoid any reported deaths during record flooding this week, though local officials warned that swollen rivers and another round of rain would delay the recovery.