Cliff Mass’ headline probably says it best: “Triple Atmospheric River Event to Hit the West Coast.”
That was posted Wednesday, as was this from the Seattle office of the National Weather Service: “A series of waves will bring periods of heavy rain to the area tonight through Monday.
“The 5 day rainfall total for the mountains could be 10 to 13 inches in some areas, with 1 to 4 inches for the lowlands…. Winds will be southerly and gusty for nearly all areas tonight through Friday, with the strongest winds on the Coast and North Interior.
“Winds could be gusty again Saturday. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts for this wet and windy weekend!”
The Seattle Times points out the rain is snarling morning commutes.
Mass says:
Probably the most significant West Coast heavy rain event of the winter will occur during the next few days, with Northern California being the hardest hit. Three “atmospheric rivers” will strike the coast between now and Sunday, with the middle one possibly being the strongest in years.
Overnight Wednesday into today 0.72 inches of rain fell at Maple Leaf Life South.
In more terrestrial pursuits – mail theft, John emails:
Found a big pile of stolen mail at Olympic View Elementary School playground. Included some folks’ tax stuff. I’d found more in early January along Eighth Avenue Northeast in the vicinity of the school and dumped near my house on Northeast 97th Street.
One neighbor’s stolen mail included a credit card statement, and someone subsequently tried to use that card fraudulently.
Be careful though, not all locking mailboxes are worthy.
Many (most) can either be “fished” (skinny methhead arm/hand slipped in) or they can be forced open with as little as a small screw driver.
Do lots of research and read reviews before you buy.
I have a cheap locking mailbox and my girlfriend was able to fish mail out easily.
We now have a “private secure mailbox” at the Pony Express in Lake City – they will even receive and sign for packages for you.
I find the fee worth the peace of mind.
Locking mail box. Problem solved. The cost is nothing compared to your mail getting diverted into the hands of an identity thief.
I’m on the lee side of Maple Leaf just north of the creek – now I know where the rain was last night. I also find stolen mail on my dog walks – those black locking mailboxes are sprouting like mushrooms around here.