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Now that the worst of the snow and freezing rain appears to be over, heavy melting as temperatures warm up today and tomorrow could cause new problems.

After snow and ice storms, most Western Washington residents welcome the forecast return of rain, even though it comes with a chance of flooding.

But holiday week travelers might not feel so fortunate in the coming days as they contend with a string of storms that the National Weather Service predicted Monday would be "vigorous." The snow started falling Christmas morning in the Cascade Mountains, and by Monday morning Crystal Mountain had 9 inches of fresh powder.

Francine Swift will represent the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe at the third White House Tribal Nations Conference , Dec.