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Hurricane Otis is pounding the west coast of Mexico, and it is the strongest hurricane to hit the city of Acapulco in decades. The storm is currently packing winds of over 160 mph and bringing extremely heavy rain, and is sure to be a huge issue. Storm surge will also be a problem, and flooding is already inundating towns all over the state of Guerrero. Otis formed as a tropical depression on Sunday, but it rapidly intensified into a major hurricane within a day. It is now a Category 5, and will soon make landfall in western Guerrero later today before weakening and fizzling out in a few days.
On another note, the first big snowfall is taking place, with much of the northwestern US and Rockies being coated in white for the first time this winter. Cold air and moisture mixed over the area last night, leading to up to a foot of snow falling over the mountains. In lower areas, ice formed over roadways and bridges, causing hazardous travel conditions across the northwest. Parts of Washington and Oregon are getting some snowfall, but most of Idaho, northwestern Wyoming, most of North Dakota, and all of Montana will receive the most significant amounts. After this round, South Dakota will get some huge snow totals while states like Minnesota and Wisconsin get some light flakes before the cold front fades away.
Fact of the Day: The formal word for sneezing is sternutation.
Quote of the Day: What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Regale (verb)- Regale is a somewhat formal word that means “to entertain or amuse by telling stories, describing experiences, etc.” It is often followed by with.
In a Sentence: He regaled his party guests with stories of his adventures abroad.
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