A mid-winter,mid-latitude cyclone that reaches the West Coast is least likely to
A)have formed near Japan.
B)bring rain to coastal Oregon.
C)bring snow to the mountains of Washington.
D)head north when reaching the Rocky Mountains.

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Mid-winter, mid-latitude cyclones that reach the West Coast of the United States typically move from west to east, influenced by the prevailing westerlies. They are less likely to head north upon reaching the Rocky Mountains. Instead, they often continue eastward or slightly northeastward, bringing precipitation to various regions along their path.

A Mid-Winter,mid-Latitude Cyclone That Reaches the West Coast Is Least