"Northwest Braces for Powerful Atmospheric River Storm with Heavy Rain and Snow"

Multiple atmospheric rivers are expected to bring heavy rain, feet of snow, and strong winds to the northwestern US, with more than half a dozen western states under winter weather alerts. The Winter Storm Severity Index warns of major impacts in the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, with hazardous travel conditions. Coastal areas of Oregon, Washington, and northwestern California could see 5 to 10 inches of rainfall, while higher elevations may accumulate 1 to 3 feet of snow. Avalanche warnings have been issued, and the lack of recovery time between systems increases the risk of flooding.