NWS: Settle In For Another Wet Week In Western Washington

SEATTLE, WA — Another soggy forecast is in place for the week ahead, with the latest rainy weather system set to arrive Tuesday, and a good chance for wet weather through Friday. The National Weather Service said overnight lows near the freezing mark could allow for light lowland snow Tuesday morning, mainly on "grassy and elevated surfaces," before temperatures warm up in the afternoon.

Forecasters said several periods of heavy rain were likely into the weekend, returning heightened risks for flooding and landslides. The latest series of storms arrive as northern counties are still dying out from weekend floods that prompted the closure of border crossings in Sumas and Lynden along with several school district closures in Whatcom County. The Associated Press reported three people were rescued from the Skykomish River Monday morning after getting trapped in their vehicles amid high water.

NWS Seattle said precipitation totals were forecast between 2 and 3 inches in Bellingham, Seattle and Tacoma between Tuesday and Friday afternoon. North Bend, Monroe and Darrington could see rainfall totals up to six inches over the same timeframe.

According to forecasts, heavy mountain snow is another area of concern, especially Tuesday and Wednesday. Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass were each expected to pick up another 12 to 18 inches of new accumulation by Wednesday morning.

The National Weather Service said early forecasts allow for a short dry period in the region Friday morning before a new system moves in Friday night. More wet weather could be possible through the weekend.

Monitor the latest river levels via the National Weather Service website.