Ho. Li. Crap - the National Weather Service just added a Special Weather Statement to their previous Hydrologic Outlook, Flood Watch and an Avalanche Warning:
...HEAVY RAINFALL ON MONDAY WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...
Rainfall over the past 2 weeks has increased soil moisture to moderate levels across Western Washington. Additional rainfall of 0.50 to 1.50 inches in the interior with 2 to 4 inches on the coast and mountains is expected on Monday. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides.
Landslides have already been reported in various locations in Western Washington like near Hoodsport and also in North Seattle. More landslides are possible.
There is an area near Milepost 20 on the Mt. Baker Highway that is very tender. It let go back in 2009 and they have been doing a lot of logging on a slope right near the highway. I noticed a stream near there last spring which was not there before so there is a lot of ground water. Removing the trees on a slope will guarantee problems if the slope is at all critical. The trees really help hold the soil together.
The joys of country life...
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