Bomb cyclone causes power outages for over 600,000 in northwest US and results in one death

A powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," is impacting the northwest U.S., bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm has caused widespread power outages, affecting over 600,000 homes in Washington State, and has resulted in at least one death. A woman died when a tree fell on a homeless encampment in Lynnwood, Washington. Trees have also fallen on homes and vehicles, leading to injuries. Wind gusts reached up to 101 mph off Vancouver Island, with similar high winds reported in Oregon and Washington. Flood and high wind watches are in effect for northern California, with heavy rain expected. A winter storm watch has been issued for the northern Sierra Nevada, predicting significant snowfall. Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous in many areas.