Weather.com - Chris Dolce, 11/18/12
A powerful storm system will pound the Northwest with heavy rain, high winds and mountain snow as we kick off the week Sunday into Monday. Below is a look at the impacts from the early week storm followed by a glance at the wet pattern that may persist through much of Thanksgiving week.
Week Starts with Strong Storm System
Heavy Rain - The period of stormy weather impacting the Northwest through Tuesday will have a very impressive moisture tap capable of producing some heavy rainfall amounts. Our rainfall forecast map shows that areas along the coast from northwest California to western Washington could see 3 to 5 inches in the next 48 hours. Heavier amounts are possible in the coastal range and the mountains. Some minor flooding problems may develop.
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