The State of Energy discusses recent ice storms, how propane comes to the rescue in Texas and a potential Pineapple Express headed towards the North West.
 (CNN) -- An atmospheric river event known as the "Pineapple Express" is forecast to bring a prolonged period of wet weather and the potential for avalanches to Washington and Oregon beginning Sunday.

The effects from rain and considerable mountain snow will be felt through early this week. With the ground already saturated from previous storms, flooding is possible even from the few inches of rain the storm is forecast to produce.

Avalanche warnings have been issued for much of the Cascades across Washington ahead of this heavy snow. A "high" avalanche danger warning (level 4 out of 5) has been issued for Sunday by the Northwest Avalanche Center. Large natural avalanches are possible even at lower elevations.

Avalanches have killed 30 people across the United States this winter season, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

 
https://www.kitv.com/story/43388536/a-pineapple-express-is-headed-for-the-rainsoaked-northwest

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2021/02/21/natural-gas-came-up-short-during-texas-freeze-but-propane-delivered/?sh=2282aee77a3b

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