Atmospheric river soaks Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain and warm winter temperatures
The Columbian
Published: December 5, 2023, 2:05pm
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An atmospheric river has brought heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, closing rail links, schools and roads as it shattered daily rainfall and temperature records in Washington state.
Amtrak said Tuesday that no passenger trains will be running between Seattle and Portland, Oregon, until Thursday because of a landslide.
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