Storm brings heavy rain, flood risk and 1-2 feet of mountain snow

Winter in January continues which means more rain in the lowlands and snow in the mountains.

We've finally caught up on our monthly rain and are now slightly above average in the rain bucket at SeaTac.  Monthly normal totals for January are 5.57"... we now have 4.54" measured so far with eight days left this month.  The record for most rain is 12.92 set back in 1953.  Some major rain will have to fall to compete with at huge number!

So, this week continues to bring rain, wind and heavy mountain snow.  Rain moving in off the coast today inland will make things a little soggy for our morning and afternoon commutes.  Drive safe -- especially if you are traveling over the mountain passes.  The snow level will be around 2000 feet.  A few alerts to tell you about with this latest storm system:

It'll be wet & windy on Tuesday and Wednesday.  South winds 10-15 mph with gusts only kicking up to about 20-25 mph.  Highs in the mid 40s. Overnights fall back into the upper 30s -- right where we should be for this time of year.

For Thursday & Friday: Cloud cover decreases a bit for mostly cloudy skies.  A few sunbreaks mixed in with the on/off showers.  Less showers and more afternoon sunshine on Friday.  Highs drop below normal to about 45 with lows in the upper 30s.

Cloudy and wet the rest of the weekend!  Highs 47-50 with overnights only dropping off a few degrees near 43.