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

A “vigorous” storm hit California hard last night.  It dropped lots of snow and caused lots of trouble.  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.  3 people had to […]

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SnowBrains | February 18, 2016
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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 onto Alpine Meadows Road this morning at 7:50am burying 2 vehicles and damaging one house.  3 people needed to be rescued from their buried cars.  Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.  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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Gulf of Alaska Storm To Hit Lake Tahoe, CA This Weekend | Up to 12″ of Snow Forecast

NOAA is currently tracking a cold Gulf of Alaska storm that will be dropping down from Alaska, swallowing up a weaker storm on its way, and slamming into northern California this weekend.  This storm is forecast to be much colder than this past weekend’s storm in California with higher snow ratios and lower snow levels. THIS STORM WILL BE COLDER […]

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WeatherBrains | November 5, 2015
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