Bomb Cyclone Alert: West Coast Braces for Powerful Storm — Details Inside

A powerful bomb cyclone is intensifying off the West Coast, set to bring torrential rain, heavy snow, and fierce winds. The storm, undergoing rapid bombogenesis, will peak between Tuesday and Friday, with impacts lingering into Saturday.

What to Expect:

• Flooding Rain: Up to 15 inches in Northern California and southwest Oregon; 1–5 inches in Oregon and Washington.
• Mountain Snow: Several feet in the Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, making travel hazardous on major passes like Snoqualmie and Siskiyou.
• Hazards: Flooding, mudslides, and rockslides in vulnerable areas.

Residents should prepare for challenging conditions, including power outages and disrupted travel. Stay alert and follow local forecasts.