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Pacific Northwest Bomb Cyclone

On November 19, 2024, a powerful mid-latitude cyclone formed over the northeast Pacific Ocean bringing significant impacts to parts of western North America.

The system has been dubbed a ‘bomb cyclone’ after the central pressure of the storm rapidly deepened.

The cyclone has cut power to over 600,000 customers and is responsible for at least two deaths. The storm brought heavy snow and flash flooding across the Pacific Northwest.

More forecast information on the system can be found via the National Weather Service.

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Second Low Continues Driving Atmospheric River

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Moisture is driven into the US West Coast by a pair of lows.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/21 15:00 - 2024/11/22 15:00

Limb View of Bomb Cyclone Off PNW

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A remarkable daylong view of a ‘bomb cyclone’ driving an atmospheric river impacting the West Coast.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/20 16:26 - 2024/11/21 00:46

Atmospheric River Pummels U.S. West Coast

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This two day time lapse shows a powerful atmospheric river, pummeling the U.S. West Coast.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/19 04:50 - 2024/11/21 15:50

Center of Bomb Cyclone Swirling Over Pacific Ocean

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The swirly center of the ‘bomb cyclone’ spinning off the Pacific Northwest coast.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/20 17:21 - 2024/11/20 22:16

Bomb Cyclone and Moonglint Off West Coast
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Stunning nighttime imagery of a bomb cyclone off the West Coast.

Moonlight can be seen reflecting off of the Pacific Ocean near Southern California.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/20 10:19 - 2024/11/20 10:19

Bomb Cyclone Batters West Cost With Wind and Rain

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A bomb cyclone swirls off of the west coast as it delivers strong winds, flooding rains, and heavy snow from Northern California to British Columbia.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/19 22:00 - 2024/11/20 16:50

First 40 Hours of Northwest Bomb Cyclone

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A significant bomb cyclone develops off the Pacific Northwest coast.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/19 00:00 - 2024/11/20 16:00

Incredible View of Bomb Cyclone Approaching Pacific Northwest

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A low pressure system dubbed a ‘bomb cyclone’ strengthens and approaches the Pacific Northwest.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/19 14:00 - 2024/11/19 23:30

High Resolution view of Sun Setting on Bomb Cyclone
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A hi-res view of the sun setting on a powerful mid-latitude cyclone.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/19 22:50 - 2024/11/19 22:50

Deepening Low off Pacific Northwest Coast

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Captivating imagery of a low pressure system impacting the Pacific Northwest.

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Timespan Start: 2024/11/19 16:06 - 2024/11/19 21:06

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