Toddler, teen driver, others killed across Northern California during deadly storm

A toddler in Sonoma County was killed when a rain-soaked redwood tree crushed him during the heavy rains – and others across Northern California died in car crashes and in floods, officials said.

Big Bear snow piling up thanks to bomb cyclone

Big Bear is seeing plenty of fresh powder amid a bomb cyclone slamming California.

Rainy conditions across SoCal
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A powerful storm continues to unleash howling winds and heavy rain across Southern California.

California storm timeline: Tracking 'bomb cyclone,' heaviest rain

California is facing a double whammy of a "bomb cyclone" and damaging winds. FOX 11 has you covered on how much rain to expect for various parts of Southern California.

2 dead as bomb cyclone, ‘Pineapple Express’ blasts California with life-threatening rain, flooding

The storm has been blamed for at least two deaths in the San Francisco Bay Area, where an infant was killed in a home that was hit by a falling tree, and a woman crashed into a pole after losing control on a partially-flooded road.

Child killed when tree falls on Sonoma County house
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First responders were unable to revive the young victim after a redwood tree fell on their family's home.

California Atmospheric River timeline: When to expect heavy rain, possible flooding

The bulk of this strong Pacific storm is expected to hit Southern California starting Wednesday night and will last well into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

California gas station roof collapses during storms
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A gas station roof in San Francisco collapses after a storm moved into California late Wednesday night.

Bomb Cyclone: SoCal bracing for heavy rain, possible flooding
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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow warns of ugly commutes for those needing to drive to work early Thursday morning across Southern California.

What is a bomb cyclone?
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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow explains what a bomb cycle is and how it will impact Southern California.

Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency as powerful storm hits California

According to the governor's office, the declaration will bolster emergency response efforts and authorizes the mobilization of the California National Guard for disaster response.

What is a bomb cyclone?

A powerful bomb cyclone soaking California is dropping several inches of rain and creating a widespread risk of flooding and mudslides in what some forecasters are predicting to be one of the most impactful storms to hit the state in years.

'Bomb cyclone,' Pineapple Express to hit Southern California
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A powerful double whammy of an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone is drenching California again Wednesday, dropping several inches of rain on a region that has struggled to wring out from an onslaught of winter storms and creating a widespread risk of flooding, mudslides and power outages in what some forecasters are suggesting will become one of the most impactful storms to strike the state in years.

Atmospheric River timeline: When will it rain in SoCal?

A major storm will sweep over the area Wednesday and Thursday with peak intensity occurring from midnight to noon Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.