WESTERN, US - A storm parade fueled by Pacific moisture is taking aim at the West Coast this week, bringing waves of rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow from Washington to Northern California. Meteorologists at AccuWeather warn that this active pattern could persist through mid-November, as one storm after another surges inland along the jet stream.

Early in the week, rainfall will span nearly 2,000 miles of coastline, from Alaska through British Columbia and into California’s redwood country, before spreading inland toward the Cascades and northern Rockies. Coastal areas could see 2–4 inches of rain, with localized totals up to 8 inches in favored upslope regions. Wind gusts reaching 50mph may lead to spotty power outages and hazardous conditions for mariners.

By Thursday, another round of storms will follow in quick succession, maintaining the region’s wet streak. Snowfall is expected at higher elevations of the Cascades and northern Rockies, where lowering snow levels hint at a winter-like pattern taking hold. Despite occasional breaks, long-range forecasts show the Gulf of Alaska trough continuing to funnel storms into the Northwest well into mid-month.

Keep checking ANUK as storm systems continue to shape conditions across key Western growing regions.

JORDAN, RANCH, TX - H-E-B officially opened its newest Houston-area store, H-E-B Jordan Ranch, Wednesday, October 29th. The 116,000-square-foot store is located at 29711 Jordan Crossing Blvd. in the Jordan Ranch Market shopping center at the corner of Texas Heritage Parkway and Jordan Crossing.

“Opening our doors in this growing community is an honor and we look forward to providing our neighbors with convenient, close-to-home shopping experiences and solutions,” said Juan Siso, Top Store Leader and 17-year H-E-B Partner, in the recent release. “As H-E-B Jordan Ranch will be the furthest west large format H-E-B in the Houston region, we not only have the opportunity to grow with this Ft. Bend County area, but we will have the pleasure of serving those who will find their way to our aisles from nearby Waller and Harris counties.”

Continuing its growth in the Houston market, H-E-B introduces this developing community to a shopping destination with a commitment to deliver unsurpassed freshness and quality at H-E-B’s everyday low prices. Filled with exciting amenities and innovations that H-E-B is known for, the H-E-B Jordan Ranch has distinctive features such as our walk-up Seafood Boil stand just out front – select from shrimp, crawfish, crab, or lobster and let H-E-B do the work; a full-service H-E-B Pharmacy with drive-up spaces; and a massive H-E-B Curbside area with 37 parking spaces; and a fuel station with carwash. H-E-B is serving up its version of the internet’s favorite strawberry cup using premium ingredients with a local touch. This decadent dessert of warm, rich Belgian ganache poured over a cup of fresh, hand-selected strawberries is only available at our new Jordan Ranch location’s strawberry stand in the Bakery Department.

Inside and out, the new store reflects the unique character of the Jordan Ranch community. The store design, which has a modern prairie style, also emphasizes environmental sustainability, incorporating several energy efficient inclusions such as CO2 refrigeration units and LED lighting.

Through its Spirit of Giving philosophy, H-E-B is dedicated to its customers beyond its stores. H-E-B commemorated the store’s grand opening with donations totaling $20,000 to local nonprofits. H-E-B Jordan Ranch will serve three local school districts. Each district’s foundation will receive a $5,000 gift – Katy ISD Education Foundation, Lamar CISD Educational Awards Foundation, Royal ISD Education Foundation. Fulshear’s Texana Cafe will receive $5,000 in gift cards to support its mission to make and serve exceptional food while supporting meaningful employment for neurodiverse individuals and to serve as a training ground for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities to gain important work experience.

As a multi-format retailer, H-E-B operates Joe V’s Smart Shop and Central Market stores throughout Texas, as well as Mi Tienda store formats in Houston. H-E-B also owns Favor Delivery, a fast and convenient delivery service that serves cities across the state.

Additional store highlights include:

• Bakery featuring handmade artisan breads, cakes, and warm tortillas made in store daily
• Deli department with an expansive cheese selection and charcuterie island
• Sushiya offers handmade sushi selections made in-store daily and an Asian grill with rice bowls, teriyaki and more
• H-E-B Meal Simple with fresh, convenient chef-inspired meals prepared in store
• Cooking Connection with live demonstrations and samplings for easy recipes to make at home
• Produce section with large organic and Texas-grown selections
• Meat market with Prime, natural, and organic meats, Wagyu, and fully cooked options
• Blooms floral department, offering online ordering and delivery service
• As the #1 beer and wine retailer in Texas, the store has an extensive craft beer and wine section with a sampling station
• Healthy Living department with bulk food items, sports nutrition products and supplements
• Expansive frozen foods selection
• Beauty department with a wide selection of cosmetics and other beauty essentials
• Pet department featuring Heritage Ranch by H-E-B pet food and fun toys and treats for all your furry friend’s needs
• Household Essentials department with all you need to set your table, including seasonal disposable plates, bowls, and utensils, and Texas Tough brand including the Texas Tough value pack with all your storage bags in one easy-to-use box
• Customers can get additional savings by shopping with the H-E-B Debit Card and H-E-B Credit Card, which gives 5% cash back on qualifying H-E-B brand products as well as other perks and benefits

See the full release here.