A major storm, referred to as a “bomb cyclone,” has caused significant damage across the Pacific Northwest, leaving two people dead, downed trees, and over half a million homes without power. The storm system is expected to bring 16 inches of rain and blizzard conditions in Northern California, with wind gusts reaching as high as 75 mph in the mountain areas of Sierra Nevada. A vineyard in Sonoma County was flooded due to the heavy rainfall.
Weather Situation
The storm, which is being referred to as a “bomb cyclone,” dropped record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Aerial footage from Windsor showed the extent of the flooding.
Impact on Colorado
While the storm system is heading across the country, Colorado will not see the same impacts. The system is expected to weaken as it interacts with another low-pressure system on Thursday and Friday, leading to a less impactful storm for Colorado.
Weather Forecast
Forecasts throughout the week expect 16 inches of rain and blizzard conditions in Northern California, with wind gusts reaching as high as 75 mph in the mountain areas of Sierra Nevada. The weather will quickly change by Sunday, bringing cooler temperatures to Colorado.
Storm Effects
The storm has already caused significant damage on the West Coast, with two people dead, downed trees, and over half a million homes without power. More than a dozen schools were closed due to the storm.
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The storm is being considered a “bomb cyclone,” which often occurs during the rapid intensification of a cyclone located between the tropics and the polar regions.
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A quickly intensifying low-pressure system that drops 24 millibars or more in 24 hours, as defined by meteorologist Travis Michels.
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The storm has caused significant damage across the Pacific Northwest, with two people dead, downed trees, and over half a million homes without power.
Major Storm Sweeps Across Pacific Northwest
A major storm has caused significant damage across the Pacific Northwest, leaving two people dead, downed trees, and over half a million homes without power.
Expected to Affect California
The storm system is expected to bring 16 inches of rain and blizzard conditions in Northern California, with wind gusts reaching as high as 75 mph in the mountain areas of Sierra Nevada.
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Forecasts throughout the week expected 16 inches of rain and blizzard conditions in Northern California and wind gusts reaching as high as 75 mph in the mountain areas of Sierra Nevada.
Vineyard Flooded
A vineyard in Sonoma County was flooded due to the heavy rainfall, according to aerial footage from Windsor.
While the storm system is heading across the country, Colorado will not see the same impacts. The weather in Colorado will change quickly, with cooler temperatures expected when the system moves in on Sunday.
No Major Impact Expected
According to meteorologist Travis Michels, the strong low-pressure system will weaken as another low-pressure system interacts with it on Thursday and Friday, leading to a less impactful storm for Colorado.
Details of the Storm
