Another Pacific storm is expected to pound the West Coast this weekend and could unleash flash flooding , mudslides and debris flows , just a week after similar rains left widespread devastation . Flood watches and winter weather advisories are now in effect for coastal Northwest . Up to 8 inches of rain could fall on Oregon 's coast . Pacific weather could create cold and rain nationwide , complicating holiday travel . Comment: The storm is moving west at about 10 mph ( 15 kph ) with a lot more wind than the average hurricane.
Flood watches and winter weather advisories are now in effect for coastal Northwest . Up to 8 inches of rain could fall on Oregon 's coast . Pacific weather could create cold and rain nationwide , complicating holiday travel . Comment: The storm is moving west at about 10 mph ( 15 kph ) with a lot more wind than the average hurricane.