Ferocious 'bomb cyclone' taking aim at huge portion of western US

[riversedge]

Rain would help with the forest fires. Be safe.




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A satellite loop captured on November 26 showing a powerful storm as it begins diving across the western part of the U.S. Forecasters expect it to become a 'bomb cyclone' as it moves inland. (AccuWeather)


Ferocious 'bomb cyclone' taking aim at huge portion of western US


https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/potent-winter-storm-aims-for-western-us-in-time-for-thanksgiving/633539

By Courtney Spamer, AccuWeather meteorologist

Updated nov. 26, 2019 2:26 PM

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, AAA's Jeanette Casselano tells AccuWeather what days for travel will be the worst and what you should be prepared with before you go.



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Snow, rain and gusty winds are set to trigger a travel nightmare up and down the West Coast on the busiest travel day of the year, with travel woes likely to continue into Thanksgiving Day as a ferocious "bomb cyclone" hits the region.

Weather watches, warnings and alerts peppered the western half of the nation as the storm began to make its impacts felt on Tuesday. The storm, AccuWeather forecasters are warning, could be historic in its strength and scope.

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The more potent storm will ramp up Tuesday night in southern Oregon and Northern California, and then will dive southward into Arizona and Utah through Thursday.

The wet weather, combined with gusty winds across the state will cause travel concerns for much of the region on Wednesday and Thursday.

"This storm threatens to bring rain and mountain snow to much of California, including places like San Francisco and Sacramento, places that were largely spared by the past week's rain," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brian Thompson.
Bomb cyclone

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[Adsos Letter]

1. Just started sprinkling here.

Calm before the storm.

Fairfield, California.

[More_Cowbell]

4. Sprinkling in Alameda

We sure need it.

It's also been and is expected to be very windy. Not unexpected weather for this time of year, but a late start to our rainy season. Luckily it seens like it'll be clearing on Thanksgiving, at least where I'm driving.

[silverweb]

5. Sprinkling in Sacramento.

Started about an hour ago, on and off ever since.

[dustyscamp]

2. It isn't so bad yet here in Southern Nevada

It's somewhat cloudy and the air feels chilly, but no sign of rain yet. I'm sure that is going to change later tonight

[malaise]

3. IS this good for the fires in CA? n/t

[Adsos Letter]

6. Yes

The Camp Fire that burned through Paradise continued to burn until the first rains finally put it out.

Have you watched the FRONTLINE special on the Camp Fire? An excellent report.

I can’t seem to post a link from my phone, but it is listed on the PBS site as “Fire in Paradise.”

[malaise]

7. Clips

I need to watch it.

Glad to hear the rains will burnout the fires

[Adsos Letter]

9. Honestly, malaise...

it is one of the best produced FRONTLINE programs I have seen, and that is saying something.

Runtime is something like 54 minutes.

[Brother Buzz]

11. Here's a convenient YouTube link. It is, indeed, worth investing the time to view

[malaise]

12. Thanks

Will watch tomorrow morning

[Hermit-The-Prog]

16. the one with the bulldozer rescue?

That report had me chewing my nails and walking the floor. I don't want to come closer to feeling what those folks had to endure.

[Adsos Letter]

17. The two young ladies were obviously deeply affected by it.

Tragic stories all around.

The bulldozer guy was cool.

[gratuitous]

8. Looks like a wet and windy evening commute

Fortunately, I have my rain gear and the bicycle is good for it.

[Brother Buzz]

10. Raked leaves, cleared gutters, and battened down the hatches

We haven't had measurable rain in the Sacramento Valley in over six months.....

Let it rain, Baby!

[displacedtexan]

13. We've had actual rain in San Francisco.

Puddles and a good soaking. I can't even remember the last time we had rain like this. We've had wet, misty fog, but this drenched me & the dogs about an hour ago. I think it's over now.

[2naSalit]

14. Got groceries a little while ago

when the sun was still out. Now I can sit here through the weekend and enjoy some solitude. Hope everyone stays warm and safe!

[gristy]

15. "Accuweather" is a click factory. They do whatever they can for more clicks and more money.

Calling a storm a 'bomb cyclone' is a case in point. Support your National Weather Service!

https://www.weather.gov/