"Record-breaking California Blizzard Blankets Sierra Nevada Mountains in Snow"

A massive blizzard in the mountains of California brought over 10 feet of snow, with wind gusts reaching 190 mph and leaving behind power outages, snarled roads, and stranded individuals. Ski resorts reported snow totals in the 100- to 120-inch range, pushing Sierra snowfall above average for the water year. The intense storm also caused significant wind damage, with neighborhoods experiencing power outages for several days.