Blizzard warning issued for WA's mountain passes as bomb cyclone approaches

Forecasters expect blizzard conditions with total snow accumulations varying from 4 to 20 inches: "Travel should be restricted to emergencies only."

What is a bomb cyclone? Everything WA residents need to know

Our FOX 13 Weather Team is tracking a powerful storm system that will intensify rapidly in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. Meteorologist Abby Acone explains what a "bomb cyclone" means.

How will Tuesday's Bomb Cyclone impact weather in WA
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A bomb cyclone is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to impact the Washington coast on Tuesday. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone joins us to explain what a bomb cyclone is, and how it will impact people living in western Washington.

Waterspouts possible along WA and OR coast Wednesday
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There is a level 1 out of 5 threat for storms along the far Washington coast on Wednesday. This is something we don't normally see in this area. There is a chance of thunderstorms capable of producing powerful winds which could spin water spouts, which are essentially tornadoes over water.

Tracking rain, high winds in western WA
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High winds are expected to pick up around western Washington Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, likely causing power outages around the region.

Slide causes trees to fall on Camano Island
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Trees and power lines came down in Camano Island as a slide developed near a neighborhood early Tuesday morning.

Tracking Hurricane Rafael as it makes landfall in Cuba
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is tracking the latest information on Hurricane Rafael as it makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm.

Tracking Hurricane Rafael
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Hurricane Rafael is currently hitting Cuba with life-threatening storm surges, wind and flooding.

Winter weather, high winds slam western WA, knock out power for thousands

The first full week of November brings a winter weather slam down on Western Washington with high winds knocking out power, and snow causing tough driving conditions.

Tornadoes leave a path of destruction in Oklahoma
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Tens of thousands of people are without power after tornadoes touched down in parts of central Oklahoma.

Weather alert: Gusty winds, mountain snow across Western WA Monday
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The FOX 13 weather team has issued a weather alert for Monday for two reasons: one - the significant mountain snow over the higher passes and two - the forceful winds through the lowlands of Western Washington. Rain could also make the morning commute challenging around Puget Sound.

Deadly flooding slams Spain, at least 158 killed
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It's a race against time to find survivors caught in the worst flooding to hit Spain in a century.