00:00Storms from the Pacific are lining up across the western United States this week.
00:04Meteored reports heavy rain and snow from the Pacific Northwest through the Rockies.
00:09Colorado has already picked up more than 18 inches of snow in the last 72 hours.
00:14Most models show 18 to 24 inches in the Cascades and the northern and central Rockies through next Monday.
00:21Winter weather advisories are in effect for the Washington Cascades through Thursday.
00:26The National Weather Service says 3 to 7 inches of snow is possible there.
00:30Travel could be difficult in moderate to heavy snow.
00:34Then, a possible atmospheric river may follow from Friday through Monday.
00:38It could pull moisture toward California in the southwest.
00:41Forecasters flag heavy rain and possible flash flooding around Halloween.
00:46Forecasters say the models still vary, especially for the storm at the end of the week.
00:51This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
