‘Life-threatening’ California blizzard
rages on as more snow expected in Sierra Nevada
Posted By: Ida Lou Pino, 3/3/2024 12:46:26 PM
A powerful blizzard that has dumped huge amounts of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains will continue to slam the region through Sunday, bringing more snow and damaging winds as a second “weaker” system is expected to bring additional snow Monday. The dayslong storm that has caused treacherous white-out conditions due to its hefty wind gusts has shuttered national parks, ski resorts and parts of a major California interstate. Up to 10 feet of snow was expected to slam high-elevation areas, creating a “life-threatening concern” for Lake Tahoe residents, National Weather Service meteorologist William Churchill said.
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A powerful blizzard that has dumped huge amounts of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains will continue to slam the region through Sunday, bringing more snow and damaging winds as a second “weaker” system is expected to bring additional snow Monday. The dayslong storm that has caused treacherous white-out conditions due to its hefty wind gusts has shuttered national parks, ski resorts and parts of a major California interstate. Up to 10 feet of snow was expected to slam high-elevation areas, creating a “life-threatening concern” for Lake Tahoe residents, National Weather Service meteorologist William Churchill said.
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She took to social media to celebrate her win: (X) She faced good odds in D.C.:
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Gee, who could have guessed that defunding the police in your city would cause problems?
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Public Notice: The Sierra Nevada Manmade Global Warming Coalition has postponed its "Hottest Year Ever: Humanity In Peril" symposium. A future date will been announced soon.