West Coast Storm 2024. Multiple rounds of heavy rain, mountain snow and rough surf will rule the weather landscape to kick off 2024 across the west. Intense west coast wind and snow knock out power and close roads the “atmospheric river” storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in northern.

A new storm strengthening just off the northwest coast could bring additional damage to the region following a historically strong bomb cyclone. In this image, an elongated stream of water vapor—the hallmark of atmospheric rivers—had reached the west coast of north america after crossing the pacific from southeast.