Winter weather hits Midwest, East as Pacific Northwest braces for atmospheric river

City of Carnation prepares for flooding with sandbag stations amid severe weather warnings

A powerful storm system is descending upon the Pacific Northwest, and the heavy rain and winds it brings could threaten several communities.

Winter weather hits Midwest, East as Pacific Northwest braces for atmospheric river

(NEW YORK) -- After a weekend of snow in the Midwest, the winter weather is focused farther south on Monday, with snow hitting Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest is bracing for an atmospheric river set to bring dangerous flooding.