SEATTLE— November is statistically the wettest month of the season for the Pacific Northwest, and it's sure acting like it this year, with multiple atmospheric river -type storms on the docket to kick off the first week.

One storm is already in progress on Saturday, with steady rains lingering from the system that began by soaking trick-or-treaters on Halloween night and causing the area's mountain-fed rivers to rise. Over 2 inches of rain fell in the mountains, with another inch or so expected through the first half of Saturday.

WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER?

With rivers at least nearing flood stage, Flood Watches are in effect for several rivers that feed off the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, though any flooding that occurs looks to be minor.

Meanwhile, a low pressure center developi

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