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Record river flooding is ongoing in parts of Washington State, but following a drier weekend, a new worry for wetter weather will arise early in the week ahead.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says crews have reopened more than 50 highways as western Washington is still recovering from an atmospheric river that caused historic flooding.
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.
More than 10 inches of rain has fallen in parts of Washington this week as a strong atmospheric river hits the state.
A strong atmospheric river continues to slam the Pacific Northwest. Over a foot of rain has been reported across portions of Washington as rounds of rain have pummeled the state. Flood Watches continue across northwest Washington,
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.