• Drier conditions are arriving in the Pacific Northwest, offering a break from recent heavy rains, but significant flooding persists in western Washington and northwestern Oregon.
• A strong weather pattern is causing temperature contrasts across the U.S., with above-average warmth in the West and cooler conditions in Central California Valley.
• Affected communities in the Pacific Northwest are beginning flood recovery efforts, while the central and eastern U.S. are preparing for potential severe weather.