Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

The NWS Spokane WA released a special weather statement at 8:19 a.m. on Sunday until Monday at 9 a.m. The alert is for Central Chelan County, Western Chelan County and Western Okanogan County.

Rain is in the forecast in the Whatcom County lowlands through the week, following nearly 4 inches of rain last week.

Lewis County saw the largest accumulations of rain over the last few days, and residents are dealing with impacts as a result.

Warm storms have delayed Washington’s ski season as resorts await colder temperatures and better conditions before opening.

Washington was still under a state of emergency on Saturday after torrential rains swamped communities. Plus, snow and dangerous cold are falling on some in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Nicole Valdes has more from Washington state.

Over the past five days, Grays Harbor County received a total of 16.5 inches of rain - the highest total rainfall recorded in western Washington, according to data from the National Weather Service (NWS). In Jefferson County, a total of 14.44 inches was recorded at Owl Mountain as of 6:30 a.m.

Flood water is continuing to keep people from their homes and drivers off some major highways in western Washington.