JOURNAL ARTICLE

Atmospheric River to Flood Pacific Northwest Through Friday.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sullivan, Brian K. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on an impending atmospheric river storm set to impact the Pacific Northwest, starting Monday, bringing significant rainfall and potential flooding. Forecasts predict up to 15 inches of rain, with some areas in the Cascade Mountains receiving up to 18 inches, leading to flood warnings across the region, including Seattle and Portland. The storm is classified as a Category 4 event, indicating hazardous conditions, and will primarily bring rain, except at higher elevations where snow may occur. While the storm could exacerbate flooding and landslide risks, it is also seen as beneficial for replenishing water supplies in the region, which has recently experienced drought relief. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189861289
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Bloomberg.com is the property of Bloomberg, L.P. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.