WASHINGTON — A massive atmospheric river stretching hundreds of miles across the Pacific Ocean is pushing directly toward the West Coast, with cloud bands so large they were photographed from the International Space Station. The storm is funneling deep tropical moisture toward California, Oregon, and Washington, setting the stage for days of heavy rain, flooding,…
LOUISIANA — A pregnant inmate in Louisiana received an unexpected show of compassion when deputies with the local sheriff’s office organized a baby shower inside the jail just days before she delivered a healthy baby boy. The woman, identified as Taylor, was six months pregnant when she was arrested in August and later sentenced to…
COLORADO — For the first time in state history, the National Weather Service office in Boulder has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for extreme fire danger across northern Jefferson County and western Boulder County. Forecasters warn that wind gusts between 85 and 105 mph could develop Friday between 10 a.m. and…
COLORADO & WYOMING — A historic and life-threatening fire danger is unfolding today across the Colorado Front Range and southeastern Wyoming as officials issue the first-ever Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for the region. Meteorologists warn that wind gusts between 85 and 105 mph, combined with extremely low humidity and dry grasses, could…
CALIFORNIA — A prolonged and intense atmospheric river is set to hit California beginning late this weekend and continuing into Christmas week, prompting Winter Storm Watches and Flood Watches across large sections of the state. Meteorologists warn that this system could deliver up to 8 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and as much…
WESTERN UNITED STATES — A major winter shift is taking shape across the West as Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico are all placed under elevated risk for heavy snowfall from December 25 through December 31. Forecasters highlight high-risk zones in the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, where multiple feet…
WESTERN UNITED STATES — A powerful and persistent wet-weather pattern is expected to dominate the West Coast through the end of the year as multiple atmospheric rivers line up across the Pacific. Meteorologists warn that the extended series of storms will bring inches of rain to coastal regions, moisture into the desert Southwest, and several…
OREGON — A 52-year-old man tragically drowned in Yamhill County after his vehicle was swept away by fast-moving floodwaters, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. The deadly incident occurred after the man reportedly drove past road-closure barriers, despite warnings and visible high water in the area. Heavy rainfall over recent days has led to…
WASHINGTON — A powerful atmospheric river stretching hundreds of miles across the Pacific Ocean is advancing toward the Washington coast, raising concerns for new flooding, infrastructure strain, and dangerous travel conditions. The incoming storm system follows a series of destructive weather events that have already left the region vulnerable. Washington continues to face broken levees,…
WASHINGTON — A long-term closure of Highway 2 between Skykomish and Leavenworth is expected to last multiple months after severe washouts from recent storms caused major structural damage along the popular mountain route. Transportation officials say repairs will be extensive, marking one of the most disruptive winter roadway closures in the region in years. The…