Blizzard Conditions Slam Northern California with Extreme Snowfall and Whiteout Conditions

San Francisco, California – Parts of Northern California experienced severe blizzard conditions over the weekend, with damaging winds and heavy snow impacting mountain ranges and valleys. Approximately 6.5 million people in the Mountain West are under winter weather alerts, including blizzard warnings for the Sierra Nevada area. The most extreme weather conditions are occurring at the highest elevations, with whiteout conditions and hurricane-force winds posing significant challenges for residents and travelers alike. The relentless snowfall …

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**Blizzard Alert: Sierra Nevada Braces for 5-10 Feet of Snow and 60mph Winds**

Residents in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada region are bracing for a “potentially life-threatening” blizzard set to bring massive amounts of snow and strong winds. The storm, expected to drop 5 to 10 feet of snow, has prompted blizzard warnings for vast areas including ski resorts like Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe. While the storm is not attributed to an atmospheric river, it is fueled by persistent Pacific moisture driven by a slow-moving upper-air disturbance. The …

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