"Power Outages and Snowfall: Winter Weather Woes Hit Pacific Northwest"

Winter weather in the Pacific Northwest caused power outages in Seattle and dumped snow across the Cascade Range. Thousands of households were without power in the greater Seattle area, with smaller outages affecting other neighborhoods. Puget Sound Energy reported multiple outages impacting thousands of customers in Washington, while Oregon also experienced power cuts. High winds reaching 52 mph were recorded at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, prompting the closure of coastal campgrounds in Olympic National Park. The storms also brought significant snowfall to the Cascades, with ski resorts opening and officials warning drivers to exercise caution.