"California's Sierra Nevada Paralyzed by Life-Threatening Blizzard"
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A powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada caused the closure of a major highway and shut down ski resorts in Northern California, with more heavy snowfall expected. Sections of Interstate 80 were impassable due to blowing snow, and tire chains were required for mountain routes. The storm caused traffic backups, power outages, and closures of ski resorts, with residents and tourists heeding warnings to stay home. The Mammoth Mountain Ski Area was closed due to high winds, and a second storm was forecasted for the region.
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- Blizzard slams California, Sierra Nevada with life-threatening weather USA TODAY
- WCSD on a 2-hour delay Monday; I-80 to stay shut down Sunday Reno Gazette Journal
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