Northern California Spring Storm

SOURCE www.npr.org
A spring storm in Northern California set a single-day snowfall record for the season in the Sierra Nevada, with around two feet of snow falling in some areas. The storm also caused treacherous driving conditions and flood advisories in the region.

Key Points

  • 26.4 inches of snowfall on Sunday set a record for the season
  • Treacherous driving conditions led to highway closures near Lake Tahoe
  • Flood advisories were issued for parts of the Bay Area
  • Drier and warmer conditions expected for the rest of the week

Pros

  • Snowfall record set in Sierra Nevada
  • Drier and warmer conditions expected throughout the week

Cons

  • Treacherous driving conditions
  • Flood advisories issued in parts of the Bay Area