Bomb cyclone strikes Pacific Northwest, leaves over 600,000 without power in Washington
A powerful bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday night, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts up to 77 mph. As a result, over 600,000 customers in western Washington are without power as of Wednesday morning. The storm's rapid intensification dropped pressure significantly, reaching levels comparable to a Category 4 hurricane. Most outages are reported in King and Snohomish counties, with wind damage noted across the Seattle area. Blizzard warnings are in effect for higher altitudes, while the Northeast is expected to see its first accumulating snowfall of the season. The storm is expected to continue affecting the region through Saturday.