by:Joseph Dames

Posted:Jun 7, 2022 / 03:46 PM PDT

Updated:Jun 8, 2022 / 01:55 PM PDT

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – There comes a time of the year when the rain slows down and the water takes a back seat to the summer parched ground… That time doesn’t appear to be here just yet.

The KOIN 6 Weather team is tracking apotentialstrong atmospheric river (AR) near the end of the week. Just like all AR events, the rain totals are expected to be high, but the exact location is in flux. An AR is essentially the gauge of horizontal water vapor transportation that can vary from situation to situation. Some conveyor belts of moisture are weaker than others, due to the strength of wind and the amount of water vapor.

What does this mean for Portland and our surrounding communities? Rainy moments are once again possible for…