California ski resorts were hit by a major snowstorm this weekend, with some mountain towns receiving more than 10 feet of snow, according to snowfall totals data released Monday.
Sugar Bowl snowfall was 126 inches; at the top of the listfollowed by 116 inches of snow at Soda Springs CalTrans and 106 inches at King Vale CalTrans.
Other spots that saw 5 to 8 feet of snow include 93 inches in Palisades Tahoe, 89 inches in Dodge Ridge, 75.2 inches in Sierra Snow Lab, 74 inches in Boreal, and Eagles Lakes Caltrans. There are 66 inches, etc.
Ski resorts had to do that. stop elevators on monday morning and warned guests: Further delays expected They continued to dig themselves out of the snow.
As the winter weather begins to ease, forecasters warned of a new storm that could bring heavy snow to northern California and southern Oregon as it moves south Tuesday and Wednesday.
A winter weather warning is in effect, and the National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting another foot or two of snow.
Although the second storm will not be as strong as last weekend’s storm, recovery from the snowstorm will be more difficult.
“These totals will be much lower than previous longer-lasting storms, but travel will still be difficult and additional heavy snow will further worsen the recovery from the first storm,” the NWS said. .
“The good news for this part of the country is that after the next big snowstorm, milder weather is expected for the rest of the week,” the NWS continued.
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