WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wetter weather is coming soon to the PNW.

The National Weather Service in Seattle says that an atmospheric river will make its way into the forecast next week.

Most of the heavy rains and gusty winds are expected to arrive in western Whatcom and Skagit counties Nov. 10-12.

Mountain snow is also expected to pick up during those same dates in the Cascades.

Predicted elevation levels and potential rainfall totals have not yet been determined.