California faces continued flooding as Northwest brace for more winds

The Pacific Northwest and California were experiencing severe weather conditions, with high winds and heavy rain causing power outages and flooding. More than 200,000 homes and businesses in Washington state were without electricity due to winds from a recent storm, with forecasters warning of more high winds on the way. In California, an “atmospheric river” was bringing heavy rain, leading to life-threatening flood risks in some areas. The Sierra Nevada was experiencing snowfall, causing traffic disruptions on highways. In New York state and Pennsylvania, a winter storm was expected to bring snow accumulation, with some areas potentially receiving up to a foot of snow. New York City was not under any advisories, but parts of New Jersey and the Hudson Valley were, with up to 4 inches of snow expected in some areas. The Johnstown, Pennsylvania, area was under a winter weather warning with the potential for significant snow accumulation, while upstate New York regions like Binghamton and Ithaca were also under warnings for snowfall. Overall, around 14 million people were under winter storm warnings or winter weather advisories, with various regions expecting snow or a mix of snow and rain.

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