Heavy rainfall can lead to slope instabilities and landslides, which occasionally close roadways and railways. An increased risk of landslides is expected across the Northwest, as more mixed rain and melting snow events occur in low- to mid-elevation mountains.
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18 February 2022 - 12:54pm