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Large Storm Slams California: 24″ of Snow, Closes Highways, Closes Ski Resorts

A “vigorous”ย storm hit California hard last night. ย It dropped lots of snow and caused lots of trouble. ย A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect in California until 4pm today with another 4-6″ of snowfall expected. A large avalanche buried 2 cars, damaged one home, and buried Alpine Meadows Road under 5-feet of snow at 7:50am today. ย 3 people had to […]

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Large Avalanche on Alpine Meadows Road, CA Buries 2 Cars, Damages Home, Buries Road 5-Feet Deep | 3 People Rescued

A large, natural avalanche came down ontoย Alpine Meadows Road this morning at 7:50am buryingย 2 vehicles and damaging one house. ย 3 people needed to be rescuedย from their buried cars. ย Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. ย North Tahoe Fire & Squaw Valley Fire responded to the avalanche and rescued the motorists. “North Tahoe Fire and Squaw Valley Fire units responded at approximately […]

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AvyBrains | February 18, 2016
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