California mega-storm barrels in as 11 inches of snow hits parts of Golden State trends now
A mega-storm hit Northern California on Saturday bringing with it 50 mph winds and rainfall as well as 11 inches of snow in some areas.
In addition, officials in Sacramento said that over 30,000 were without power as pictures of downed powerlines across the area spread online. In Sacramento County, at least five cars were trapped between powerlines on Saturday afternoon.
A National Weather Service bulleting read: 'High winds, heavy snow and heavy precipitation will reach the Pacific Northwest today, then impact California.' While in the Sierra Nevada, up to five feet of snow, three inches per hour, is expected. The snowfall began Friday night.
A flood advisory is in place for Placer, Colusa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba Counties. That advisory reminds motorists never to drive through floodwaters. The bad conditions are expected to last until Monday.
Flooding and winds of over 50 mph are predicted with the conditions expected to last until Monday
Winds are expected to be strong enough to break off tree limbs.
The NWS said that the area is 'extremely dangerous' to travel in with the snow reducing visibility with near whiteout conditions reported. The US Forest Service has been on avalanche watch in the area since Friday, with the danger of a landslide high on Saturday thru until Sunday.
A 250-mile stretch of the Sierra from north of Reno to south of Yosemite National Park was under a winter storm warning at least until Sunday.
The Mammoth Mountain ski resort was reporting 10 inches of snow this weekend. Resort spokeswoman Laura Burke said: 'It just seems like every week or so, another major storm rolls in.'
The NWS said that the area is 'extremely dangerous' to travel in with the snow reducing visibility with near whiteout conditions reported
A 250-mile stretch of the Sierra from north of Reno to south of Yosemite National Park was under a winter storm warning at least until Sunday
At least five cars were reported to be trapped between downed power lines in Sacramento County on Saturday afternoon
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The Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center said in a statement: 'A winter storm with gale force winds, high intensity snowfall and feet of new snow accumulation may result in widespread avalanche activity in the mountains.'
The statement continued: 'Triggering avalanches would be easy on steep slopes in exposed and sheltered areas where new snow rests
