Severe Storm Causes Deaths, Widespread Disruptions

A major storm has caused heavy rainfall and significant snowfall across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, resulting in two fatalities, widespread power outages, and road closures. Over 185,000 customers in Washington, primarily near Seattle, remain without power, while San Francisco's airport experienced numerous flight cancellations due to severe weather conditions. In California, rainfall records were shattered, with San Rosa receiving 6.5 inches in one day, leading to minor flooding on the Russian River and prompting evacuation orders in Humboldt County. The storm is part of a strong atmospheric river system, which has also brought much-needed rain to the East Coast, helping to alleviate fire risks in New York and New Jersey. Forecasters continue to warn of flash flooding and rockslides in the affected regions, as additional storm systems are expected through the weekend.