Storms Bring Floods to Northwest, Snow to Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high-water rescues.

Residents in parts of Oregon and Washington grappled with power outages, flooding, and school closures, while drivers navigated debris slides and water that closed roads and submerged vehicles.

Forecasters warned that the worst was still to come, with some major rivers expected to crest later in the week.

Meanwhile, a fast-moving storm tracking across the Upper Midwest on Tuesday was forecast to bring freezing rain, high winds, and heavy snow.

Much of North Dakota was under a no-travel advisory because of freezing rain and slippery roads. Some schools closed or moved to virtual lessons due to the weather conditions.

Most of Montana and the Dakotas were under a high wind warning. Parts of central and northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin could see heavy snow, with a mix of winter weather forecast across the Twin Cities metro and southwest Minnesota, with potentially strong winds to follow.

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