Bomb cyclone strikes Pacific Northwest and California, causing fatalities and power outages
A bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest and California, causing power outages and at least two fatalities. A woman in Lynnwood died when a tree fell on a homeless encampment, and another woman was killed in Bellevue when a tree struck her home. Nearly 500,000 customers in Washington and over 35,000 in California are without power. The storm has led to fallen trees, road closures, and warnings of potential flooding in Oregon and California. Wind gusts reached up to 74 mph in Enumclaw, with heavy rain and mountain snow expected to continue as the system weakens. Emergency responders are prioritizing safety amid the ongoing weather conditions.