Atmospheric river delivers days of heavy rain to Pacific Northwest

At least four rivers in Washington state are now at major flood stage -- the highest level -- and 11 others are forecast to reach the same level in the next day or two as an atmospheric river delivers heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest The multiday event from Washington to Oregon is swelling rivers to near-record levels. The event is forecast to bring up to 7 inches of rainfall in parts of Washington. Stampede Pass, at an elevation of 3,600 feet in Washington's Cascade Mountains, recorded more than 7 inches of rain on Monday. Usually, this would be snow, but due to the well-above-average temperatures plaguing the West, it's been all rain so far. More than 1 inch of rain has fallen at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and more than 1.5 inches was recorded at Portland International Airpo