"Winter Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in California and Nevada"

A winter storm in the Sierra Nevada region left thousands without power in California and Nevada, with up to two feet of snow falling in some areas and creating treacherous conditions. Ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area paused operations, and Interstate 80 was shut down, affecting trucking routes. Avalanche danger was rated as high in the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, with several avalanches reported and forecasters expecting hazards to worsen due to new snow and continued winds.