An atmospheric river swept through the Pacific Northwest during the first few days of June, breaking several daily precipitation records during the period. SNOTEL sites in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, and northwest Wyoming received record precipitation for June 2 and 3, including just over three inches of precipitation recorded in the Washington Cascades, east of the Seattle-metro area, during the two-day span. Olympia, WA received 1.08 inches of precipitation on June 2, the most recorded for the day since records began in 1953. The storm also brought high winds, causing power outages for thousands of residents in western Washington.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service produces this weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S
