A massive blizzard has swept through parts of California and Nevada, causing significant disruptions. The snowstorm has led to the closure of major roads, shutdown of ski resorts, and a substantial power outage affecting tens of thousands of homes. The Sierra Nevada region has been particularly hard-hit, with officials warning of high to extreme avalanche danger. Travel photographer Dakota Schneider, based in Mammoth Lakes, offers a first-hand account of the blizzard’s intensity and its impact on the high-elevation ski resort town.
- A powerful blizzard has affected California and Nevada, with heavy snowfall impacting travel and infrastructure.
- Key roadways have been closed, and ski resorts in the region have been forced to shut down temporarily.
- Tens of thousands of homes are suffering from power outages due to the severe weather conditions.
- The Sierra Nevada mountains are experiencing particularly harsh conditions, with a high to extreme avalanche danger warning in effect.
- Dakota Schneider, a travel photographer living in Mammoth Lakes, describes the event as a historic storm and highlights the challenges and opportunities it presents for photography.
- Mammoth Lakes, at an elevation of about 3,000 meters, typically sees substantial snowfall, but the current blizzard is only the second of its kind in the past decade.
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