00:00Some parts of the Pacific Northwest could receive up to 12 inches of rain as powerful Pacific storms move across
00:06the region.
00:07The storms are carrying atmospheric rivers, long bands of concentrated moisture that can deliver enormous amounts of precipitation.
00:15British Columbia and northwestern Washington are facing repeated rounds of heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snowfall.
00:23Forecasters warn that rapid runoff, melting snow, and saturated ground could trigger flash flooding, rising rivers, and landslides.
00:31Higher elevations could also receive several feet of snow, increasing avalanche concerns.
00:37But the weather pattern is expected to change.
00:39A larger storm is forecast to move southeast, spreading heavy rain toward Oregon and northern California, before colder air pushes
00:47farther inland.
00:48That could bring lower snow levels and a colder, snowier pattern across parts of the western United States.
00:54The biggest concern is how much rain falls and where the storm moves next.
00:59Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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