An atmospheric river is barreling towards Western Washington, bringing a risk of major river flooding and landslides in an especially soggy week, according to the National Weather Service.

The rainfall will come in hot on Monday, gradually tapering off Tuesday before picking up again Wednesday, said Logan Howard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service. Forecasters anticipate 2 to 3 inches of rain from Monday to Wednesday in Seattle.

Meanwhile, the Cascades will get pummeled with rain, with many slopes expected to get 5 or more inches, causing rivers to swell as all that water makes its way downstream to Puget Sound.

The flood forecast had slightly intensified on Sunday. Howard noted conditions could shift rapidly throughout the week as rainfall totals continue to fluctuate.

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