A parade of Pacific storms accompanied by atmospheric rivers continues to march into the West Coast through Christmas week, spreading the threat of heavy rain from already flooded areas of western Washington to Oregon and California.

Beyond dam breaches near Seattle, the barrage of atmospheric rivers in recent days has increased the threat of flooding and landslides in the region. Residents should pay attention to the National Weather Service and local authorities throughout the week for guidance and information.

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Washington and Oregon saw heavy rain that impacted local waterways, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.

Leavenworth — a charming Bavarian-style village tucked into the foothills of the north-central Washington Cascades — has long been heralded as one of the region’s most charming getaways. Thousands pack the streets each fall for Oktoberfest, and the town, with its dazzling light displays, is also home to a host of beloved Christmastime traditions.

The Skagit River is predicted to crest at more than 47 feet near the town of Concrete, north of Seattle, 15 inches above the threshold for a major flooding event.

Powerful wind gusts knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers across Washington and Oregon early Wednesday, as the latest atmospheric river intensified over the flood-devastated Pacific Northwest.