Pacific Northwest Sees Drying While Floods Continue Locally
Drier conditions are settling across the Pacific Northwest this weekend, but major to catastrophic flooding will persist in parts of western Washington and northwestern Oregon. The shift is driven by an amplified weather pattern, with a strong mid-to-upper-level ridge over the West and a deep upper low over central and eastern U.S., creating stark temperature contrasts nationwide. While much of the West, Southwest, Great Basin, and Rockies sees above-average warmth, Central California Valley remains cool under persistent fog and low clouds, limiting temperatures locally. 
