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Warm up coming next week, flooding possible |
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January 12, 2017 |
A change in the weather pattern next week will
bring above freezing temperatures to much of the
region and the potential for significant
rainfall to far eastern Washington and the Idaho
Panhandle.
With widespread low elevation snow across the
Inland Northwest, there is the possibility for
small stream and urban flooding with this
weather pattern.
Temperatures are expected be above freezing from
Tuesday through Thursday, with snow levels
potentially rising above 4,000 feet for most of
the northern Idaho Panhandle and northeastern
Washington, and above 5,000 feet in southeast
Washington and the central and southern Idaho
Panhandle.
While confidence is low on the exact location
and amounts of rainfall, at this time it appears
the Idaho Panhandle will receive the greatest
amounts.
The potential impacts from the snowmelt and
rainfall runoff include ponding of water where
storm drains or ditches are clogged with snow
and ice, ponding of water in low lying areas
with poor drainage or frozen ground, and
possible ice jams on small creeks that have
frozen over.
While no major river flooding is forecast at
this time, this is an evolving forecast and
could change with additional meteorological
data. Those living in flood-prone areas should
take precautions to avoid flood damage and
continue to monitor the latest weather
conditions. |
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