California Winter Storm Triggers Evacuations as Big-Wave Surfers Race to Mavericks
A massive Pacific swell is driving expert surfers to Northern California’s Mavericks break while authorities issue severe warnings and evacuations across the coast. The storm, California’s first widespread rain of the season, brings waves up to 50 feet at Mavericks and 25-35 feet elsewhere, prompting beach closures and safety alerts. While big-wave riders scramble to catch the rare conditions, meteorologists urge the public to stay away from the water due to life-threatening risks.