Bomb cyclone strikes northwest US, causing one death and widespread power outages
A powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," is impacting the northwest U.S., bringing strong winds and heavy rain. At least one person has died, and over 600,000 homes in Washington State are without power. The storm has caused downed trees and widespread damage. In Lynnwood, a tree fell on a homeless encampment, resulting in a fatality. Wind gusts reached 101 mph off Vancouver Island, with high winds expected to continue in western Washington. Flood and high wind watches are in effect for northern California, with up to 8 inches of rain predicted. A winter storm watch is also in place for the northern Sierra Nevada, where significant snowfall is expected.