The storm is characterized as the season's first major atmospheric river, which can deliver prodigious amounts of water in a narrow band from the Pacific Ocean.
Wind gusts on California's North Coast exceeded 90 mph, equivalent to hurricane winds, impacting travel and causing significant power outages across the region.
Seattle issued a rare blizzard warning for the Cascade mountain range, highlighting the storm's intensity and its widespread effects on weather conditions across multiple states.
The deluge has caused severe disruptions, flooding roads and forcing Amtrak to cancel trains, while officials warned drivers to stay off the roads to avoid hazards.
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