Historic 'Columbus Day Storm' struck PNW 61 years ago with power of Category 3 hurricane : vimarsana.com

It was 61 years ago Thursday that a massive windstorm struck the Pacific Northwest with the ferocity of a Category 3 hurricane, leaving dozens dead, a wide swath of damage and an indelible mark on the weather history of the region. 

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