After this latest rain, forecasters at the Weather Service’s Seattle office said that a combination of dry periods and snow piling up in the mountains would finally allow rivers to recede, signaling what they called a “long-awaited return to some semblance of normalcy for December.”

Tuesday and Wednesday will bring rising rivers, gusty winds, and significant mountain snow to Washington state.

Seattle is facing severe weather with flood watches, landslide risks, and strong winds as per the National Weather Service.

Dire situations continue to unfold in western Washington as another round of heavy rain is set to sweep across the region following historic flooding last week.

A man who drove past warning signs was found dead early Tuesday in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle, officials said.

The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday, as more high water, mudslides and power outages were in the forecast.

Beyond dam breaches near Seattle, the barrage of atmospheric rivers in recent days has increased the threat of flooding and landslides in the region. Residents should pay attention to the National Weather Service and local authorities throughout the week for guidance and information.

At least one person has died in Washington state as flash flooding prompted evacuations in some areas, according to officials.