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Unrelenting Rains Soak the Northwest
December 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM EST
UPDATED by WeatherBug Meteorologists
A series of disturbances will continue to unleash rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall and cause flooding across the Pacific Northwest through Thursday.
Today is shaping up to be a particularly wet day across western Washington where rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall will fall throughout the day. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches will be common today, while rain amounts of locally 5 to 6 inches will be possible over the higher elevations.
This rain will be falling over an already very saturated and, in some cases, flooded ground, with additional flooding concerns expected today. Not only will flooding be a concern, landslides will be possible over the higher elevations of the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains.
One bright side for today is that they heavier rain will ease across western Oregon. In fact, the heavier rain will likely ease across western Washingon on Thursday as the jet stream, or a ribbon of fast-flowing air aloft that tends to steer these weather systems, lifts northward and moves over British Columbia. A few showers will persist, but heavy rain is not expected. In fact, a generally quieter weather pattern will settle over the Northwest into the weekend, helping flood waters to recede.
Flood Watches remain in effect across much of western and central Washington, northern Idaho, and northwestern Montana. Always remember to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” when flooding is possible, and to stay up to date with the latest updates for possible flood alerts.
In addition, gusty winds will continue across the region today. Wind Advisories are also found across much of Washington, northern Oregon, northern Idaha, and northwestern Montana. A few High Wind Warnings are also found over the higher elevations of Wyoming and high elevation Colorado albeit there are not in the Northwest. Wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph will be possible within the advisories, while wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph will be possible within the warning areas.
Be sure to download the WeatherBug app to stay up to date on the latest on this changing weather. It’s never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries, and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage.
Today is shaping up to be a particularly wet day across western Washington where rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall will fall throughout the day. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches will be common today, while rain amounts of locally 5 to 6 inches will be possible over the higher elevations.
This rain will be falling over an already very saturated and, in some cases, flooded ground, with additional flooding concerns expected today. Not only will flooding be a concern, landslides will be possible over the higher elevations of the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains.
One bright side for today is that they heavier rain will ease across western Oregon. In fact, the heavier rain will likely ease across western Washingon on Thursday as the jet stream, or a ribbon of fast-flowing air aloft that tends to steer these weather systems, lifts northward and moves over British Columbia. A few showers will persist, but heavy rain is not expected. In fact, a generally quieter weather pattern will settle over the Northwest into the weekend, helping flood waters to recede.
Flood Watches remain in effect across much of western and central Washington, northern Idaho, and northwestern Montana. Always remember to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” when flooding is possible, and to stay up to date with the latest updates for possible flood alerts.
In addition, gusty winds will continue across the region today. Wind Advisories are also found across much of Washington, northern Oregon, northern Idaha, and northwestern Montana. A few High Wind Warnings are also found over the higher elevations of Wyoming and high elevation Colorado albeit there are not in the Northwest. Wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph will be possible within the advisories, while wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph will be possible within the warning areas.
Be sure to download the WeatherBug app to stay up to date on the latest on this changing weather. It’s never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries, and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage.