Here's the precipitation forecast for this week. Heavy rain in the Northeast could cause flash flooding over the next couple of days--see our excessive rainfall outlooks here: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ero. Other hotspots for rain include the Southwest, south-central U.S., and Midwest. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

National Weather Service forecasters say nearly continuous onshore flow will keep California and portions of the Pacific Northwest in a very active, wet pattern this weekend. Rain and mountain snow is forecast for much of the western U.S. as a deep upper-level low and associated surface cold front pushes inland. Heavy rainfall is expected for the coastal areas and the nearby mountains, with some locations getting in excess of 4 inches of rainfall by Saturday morning (2/16). The extent of this on

12/11/2024 - 12 PM EST The latest NWS national radar mosaic shows a large swath of rain that stretches from Maine to Florida along and out ahead of a potent cold front. Embedded strong thunderstorms and heavy downpours can lead to localized flooding concerns this afternoon. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center