SEATTLE, Wash. – A strong storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought rain, snow and the threat of flooding and avalanches to the Pacific Northwest.
Forecasters said a new daily rainfall record was set in Seattle on Monday, February 28th, with 2.49 inches of rain.
The rainfall total over 48 hours was close to surpassing the normal precipitation for all of February.
Heavy snowfall and avalanche dangers closed Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass for several hours.
In Whatcom County, flood watches and warnings are no longer in effect.
However, areas south still have flood watches in effect though Wednesday.
Atmospheric river storms are fueled by long and wide plumes of moistures pulled in from the Pacific.