A ferocious atmospheric river storm battered the western United States from December 17-20, 2025, unleashing record-shattering winds that derailed over 100 freight cars, ignited devastating wildfires, and plunged approximately 750,000 customers into darkness. The extreme weather event disrupted millions nationwide, triggering evacuations, interstate shutdowns, and prompting Colorado to issue its first-ever “Particularly Dangerous Situation” Red…