Storm hits Northwest US, leaves 600,000 without power and causes fatalities

A powerful storm hit Washington state, leaving over 600,000 people without power and causing at least two deaths. The storm also injured two others when trees fell on their homes and trailers. Schools in western Washington canceled classes due to the severe weather. The storm brought winds of up to 70 mph, toppling trees and power lines. It affected areas in southwest Oregon and Northern California as well. In British Columbia, Canada, about 100,000 customers were still without power on Wednesday morning. The storm system is the same one impacting British Columbia, where it caused significant disruptions. Power outages in the region affected around 225,000 customers on Tuesday night.