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Strong winds in Utah caused thousands of tumbleweeds to bury cars and pile up against houses in South Jordan, blocking roads and reaching heights of up to 15 feet. The unusual storm also affected neighboring areas and parts of Nevada, with wind speeds reaching 70 to 80 miles per hour. The event was part of a larger cold front and storm that brought 10 feet of snow to parts of California.
A drone video captured the aftermath of a windstorm in South Jordan, Utah, where thousands of tumbleweeds inundated the neighborhood, making it difficult for residents to open their front doors. City crews and homeowners battled the invasion with rakes and shovels before heavy equipment was called in to clear the onslaught. The city put out dumpsters to clear the tumbleweeds, and the National Weather Service reported hurricane-force wind gusts in the area. Tumbleweeds, associated with the Desert West, come from the Russian thistle plant and spread seeds as they travel.