A massive blizzard is currently sweeping across the mountains in Northern California and Nevada, bringing with it the potential for up to 12 feet of snow accumulation. The severity of the storm has led to ski resorts in Lake Tahoe closing their slopes, highlighting the extreme conditions being experienced in the region.
Described as the most powerful winter storm of the season in the Sierra, the blizzard has already deposited over two feet of snow in some areas, with more snowfall expected. The primary concern has been the high winds and blizzard conditions accompanying the storm, with wind gusts reaching up to 190 miles per hour at Palisades Tahoe, just shy of the state record set in 2017.
