"California Braces for Life-Threatening Blizzard and Record Snowfall in Sierra Nevada Mountains"

A blizzard warning has been issued for California as a new storm system is expected to bring over 10 feet of snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains, with gusty winds reaching 80 mph and potential for dangerous whiteout conditions. Avalanche warnings have also been issued for the region, with high to extreme avalanche danger expected. Rain is forecasted for the San Francisco Bay area and Southern California, with potential for flooding, landslides, and mudslides due to heavily saturated ground.