"California Braces for Life-Threatening Blizzard with Up to 12 Feet of Snow and 100 mph Winds"

A multiday blizzard is set to hit the Sierra Nevada, bringing heavy snow and winds of up to 100 mph, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Up to 10 feet of snow is expected in some areas, potentially erasing snowfall deficits and creating a surplus. Meanwhile, record warmth is forecast for areas east of the Rocky Mountains, with high temperatures climbing well above average and potential record highs in cities like Minneapolis and Chicago.