On November 23, 2024, significant storms affected both the East and West Coasts of the United States, leading to severe weather conditions across multiple regions. A powerful storm system, classified as a 'bomb cyclone,' struck the West Coast earlier in the week, resulting in two fatalities and widespread power outages affecting over 87,000 residents in the Seattle area.
The National Weather Service reported that Santa Rosa, California, experienced its wettest three-day period on record, with approximately 12.5 inches (32 cm) of rainfall. Flooding prompted the closure of parts of Highway 1 in Mendocino County, with no estimated reopening time available.
Meanwhile, the East Coast faced winter storm warnings from the Northeast to central Appalachia. New York and New Jersey received much-needed precipitation, alleviating some drought conditions, while blizzard warnings were issued for parts of West Virginia, with snowfall reaching up to 2 feet (61 cm) in certain areas.
As the storms progressed, meteorologists anticipated a slight reprieve as the systems moved out of the region. However, both coasts remained under warnings for high winds and possible additional precipitation.