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People deal with the aftermath of a major winter storm across a large swath of the United States

Nation Jan 31

Major winter storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

By Kristin M. Hall, Sophie Bates, Associated Press

Science Jan 31

A person cleans snow from their vehicle in New York City
How bomb cyclones form and create hazardous conditions

Such rapidly strengthening storms are capable of producing heavy rain, blizzard conditions and intense winds that can create dangerous conditions such as downed trees and power outages.

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Science Dec 30

A low pressure storm system known as a "bomb cyclone" forms off the coast of the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Such rapidly strengthening storms are capable of producing heavy rain, blizzard conditions and intense winds that can create dangerous conditions such as downed trees and power outages.

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Nation Dec 11

Cold weather in New York City
As bomb cyclone develops, atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast

The storm is bringing heavy rain and fierce winds to many areas until Wednesday night, and flooding is possible in some places. Utilities geared up for potential power outages from damage caused by winds that may exceed 60 mph in…

By Patrick Whittle, David Sharp, Associated Press

Nation Nov 22

Powerful storm hits the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada
Bomb cyclone pummels northern California with heavy snow and record rain, knocks out power for hundreds of thousands in Seattle

Forecasters warn that the risk of flash flooding and rockslides will continue through Friday.

By Janie Har, Christopher Weber, Godofredo A. Vásquez, Associated Press

Nov 20

When a bomb cyclone meets an atmospheric river, the result is like an out-of-control fire hose

By Chad Hecht, The Conversation

A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas. But forecasting exactly which areas will get hit hardest is tough, as a meteorologist explains.

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Nov 20

Northwest U.S. sees 'bomb cyclone' kill 2 and knock out power to half a million homes

By Martha Bellisle, Hallie Golden, Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages, closing schools and downing trees that killed at least two people.

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Nov 19

A 'bomb cyclone' is bearing down on the West Coast. Here's what that means

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

A bomb cyclone is the rapid intensification of a cyclone in a short period of time, and it can happen during powerful storms such as the one northern California and the Pacific Northwest are preparing for this week.

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Nov 19

'Bomb cyclone' with heavy rain and wind threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest

By Hallie Golden, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Heavy rain and winds are set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods.

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Dec 24

Watch 2:49
News Wrap: Severe winter weather prompts multiple states of emergency

In our news wrap Saturday, blizzards and frigid temperatures gripped much of the U.S., Russian shelling killed at least five people in Kherson, China plans to ease border restrictions with Hong Kong despite a wave of COVID infections in the…

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