Although it sounds very intimidating it's not the end of the world. It is an actual term in Meteorology defined as an intense midlatitude storm that has Low Pressure at its center and becomes a bomb when its central pressure decreases by at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. Simply put, it's an area of low pressure that intensifies rapidly. We used to call them BIG PACIFIC STORMS back in the day when we were dumb - 

 We had rain and gusty winds last night right in time for bedtime. Laydee was shaking like a leaf, and Susie ran up and down the hallway into the wee hours of the morning. At times it sounded like a freight train was coming. It also tapped into an Atmospheric River. Woke up, took a walk around the house and all is well. Lost one branch off one of the trees. 

Not the case in areas closest to the ocean. 

Such fun. 

Apparently, we have 3 Atmospheric Rivers back to back through next Monday blending into what looks like and will feel like one event. 

More fun. 

The spring waterfalls are going to be magnificent. 

I'm hoping to be able to hike this come Spring with my husband along with our church hiking club. The trail that gets you to this point, is fairly easy. It's not like I would be climbing or repelling down those cliffs. 

I do need new hiking boots. 

Navy texted me a photo of Harry enjoying the cedar log we gave him for Christmas. 

Take care - I hope all is well.