Northern California faces heavy rain and snow from major storm with flood warnings

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Northern California is experiencing heavy rain and snow from a major storm, leading to flash flood and rockslide warnings. The National Weather Service has extended a flood watch through Saturday for areas north of San Francisco. The storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," has already caused significant power outages, with nearly 21,000 reported in California and about 376,000 in Washington. Winds have reached up to 75 mph in mountainous areas, complicating travel. Heavy rain is expected to continue, with forecasts predicting up to 16 inches in Northern California and southwestern Oregon. Road closures and dangerous conditions are likely, including mudslides and debris flows.


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