"California Braces for Record-Breaking Blizzard and Life-Threatening Conditions"
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The Greater Lake Tahoe area is bracing for a "life-threatening blizzard" that could bring over three feet of snow from Thursday through Sunday, with whiteout conditions and treacherous travel expected. The National Weather Service has issued a rare blizzard warning for the Sierra mountains, including Lake Tahoe, with the potential for up to 12 feet of snow in isolated locations. The storm is forecast to cause substantial disruptions to daily life in higher elevations, while lower elevations may experience rain. Another storm is possible for early next week, which could help replenish the Sierra's snowpack, currently at 80 percent of its usual level.
- Blizzard Is Forecast to Bring 'Life-Threatening' Conditions to California The New York Times
- Northern California forecast: Sierra snow begins, winds and Valley rain also expected KCRA Sacramento
- California’s biggest snowstorm of the year will paralyze travel with blizzard conditions CNN
- Arctic snowstorm set to bury Tahoe differs from previous storms San Francisco Chronicle
- Powerful storm approaching California could dump 10 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada The Hill
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