The name was popularized globally by the 2008 stoner-action movie Pineapple Express , starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. Review for Pineapple Express - myReviewer.com
These systems are "warm" storms, meaning they often bring heavy rain instead of snow, which can lead to rapid snowmelt and significant flooding. subtitle Pineapple Express
In late 2025 and early 2026, several "Pineapple Express" events doused the Pacific Northwest and California. These storms caused levee failures, power outages for thousands, and prompted evacuations in areas like King County, Washington. The name was popularized globally by the 2008