From Tue, Jan 30, 2:49 PM PST To Wed, Jan 31, 4:00 PM PST

Rainfall of one to five inches over the past few days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Heavy rainfall of up to 1 to 3 inches is expected through Wednesday, especially in the higher elevations.

This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides.

Two landslides have already been reported in various locations in western Washington including the Leschi neighborhood in Seattle and near Union. More landslides are possible.

For more information about current conditions, visit http://www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages.

Special Weather – Statement … NWS

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn