Beyond dam breaches near Seattle, the barrage of atmospheric rivers in recent days has increased the threat of flooding and landslides in the region. Residents should pay attention to the National Weather Service and local authorities throughout the week for guidance and information.

Approximately 193,463 customers are without power on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. ET, according to USA TODAY's power outage tracker. Oregon, Washington's southern neighbor, is also grappling with power outages.

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

Leavenworth — a charming Bavarian-style village tucked into the foothills of the north-central Washington Cascades — has long been heralded as one of the region’s most charming getaways. Thousands pack the streets each fall for Oktoberfest, and the town, with its dazzling light displays, is also home to a host of beloved Christmastime traditions.

After last week's record river flooding in Washington state, more atmospheric rivers are taking aim at the West, set to bring heavy rain, mountain snow and damaging winds to Washington, Oregon and California.

Powerful wind gusts knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers across Washington and Oregon early Wednesday, as the latest atmospheric river intensified over the flood-devastated Pacific Northwest.

Heavy rain​ has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency​.