Got some stiff weather moving in tomorrow - expecting some power interruption as there are gusts forecast up to 75 MPH.
And then there is this (from the same report):
In general...three to six inches of rain...with local amounts of 9 to 11 inches in the mountains...has fallen in the past three days. This has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. More heavy rainfall is anticipated Monday and Tuesday. Most places at the lower elevations could receive 2 to 5 inches during this time frame. The mountains could receive 7 to 10 inches of rain. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability. This will raise the threat of landslides to moderate levels.
Landslides have already been reported in western Washington. Two landslides occurred on the main railroad track between Tacoma and Nisqually on Saturday. The second slide was 40 feet wide and 15 feet deep. More landslides are possible.
There is already substantial movement near the town of Glacier on Canyon Creek Road. A previous slide on Mt. Baker Highway which necessitated re-routing the highway has expanded and there is some additional movement near Marshall Hill and Mosquito Lake roads.
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