Life-threatening flooding expected in california as high winds hit northwest

Forecasters are warning of more high winds in the Pacific Northwest and potentially life-threatening flooding in northern California as an atmospheric river continues to bring heavy rain to the area. Over 200,000 homes and businesses in Washington state remained without power Thursday night after a "bomb cyclone" brought winds up to 70 mph earlier this week, according to poweroutage.us. The storm has claimed two lives due to falling trees. The National Weather Service predicts additional high winds of 45 to 65 mph starting Friday due to a low-pressure system offshore. These winds could cause more power outages and pose hazards from unsecured items. In northern California, the atmospheric river has already dropped significant rain, with Santa Rosa receiving over 10 inches in 48 hours. Flooded roads and parking lots prompted local authorities to advise residents against unnecessary travel. The Sierra Nevada is experiencing snowfall, leading to hazardous driving conditions. A semi-truck slid off the highway near Truckee, and although parts of Interstate 5 near the Oregon border have reopened, landslides and rockslides have closed highways in Humboldt and Lake counties. Approximately 14 million people across multiple states were under winter storm warnings or advisories Thursday night. In New York and Pennsylvania, a "potent upper-level low" is expected to bring snow. While New York City remains unaffected, areas like the lower Hudson Valley and northeastern New Jersey could receive up to 4 inches of snow. Upstate New York, including Binghamton and Ithaca, might see 1 to 4 inches in valleys and up to a foot at higher elevations. In Pennsylvania, the Johnstown area could receive up to a foot of snow, with the heaviest accumulation on ridgetops. Forecasters urge residents to prepare for continued flooding, strong winds, and heavy snow in affected areas.