Pacific Northwest Archives

NOAA precipitation map showing rainfall distribution across the United States

November 3, 2026

News

Heavy Rain Hits Pacific Northwest, Minnesota, St. Louis Through Nov 4: Flood Watches Issued

Pacific Northwest faces 2-4 inches of rain through Nov 4. Flood watches for western WA/OR. Minnesota and St. Louis also see 1-2.5 inches with flash flood risk.

Guides·News

Old Farmer’s Almanac November & Thanksgiving 2026 Forecast: Snow North, Rain South, Holiday Storm Risk

Old Farmer's Almanac November 2026 forecast: cold snowy North, mild wet South, major Thanksgiving week storm risk for Northeast travel.

November 3, 2026

Whatcom County Cascades Saw 4 to 8 Inches of Snow: NWS Advisory Expired October 28

Environment·News·USA

The National Weather Service’s Seattle/Tacoma office issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties, including the Mount Baker area.

Smoke From 50 Uncontained Northwest Wildfires Pushes Seattle and Portland Into Unhealthy Air

Disaster·Environment·Health·Weather

Around 50 large uncontained wildfires are burning in Oregon and Washington, and shifting winds are driving the smoke west of the Cascades into Portland,