A potent storm brought heavy rain and gusty winds to southwestern Canada and the U.S. state of Washington.
In October 2024, southern British Columbia and western Washington faced significant rainfall from a potent atmospheric river. The storm, which also hit Vancouver and Vancouver Island, caused widespread flooding and power outages. Additionally, a second pulse intensified the impact, all following a record-breaking Category 5 event in September that was among the most intense in recent history.
Arrival and Impact of the Atmospheric River…