California Prepares for Unusual August Snowfall
A rare cold front is set to bring snow to the Sierra Nevada, marking the first August snowfall in 20 years.
Overview
- Temperatures in California are expected to drop 10-15 degrees below average due to an approaching cold front.
- The Sierra Nevada could see up to half an inch of snow, primarily affecting high elevations like Yosemite National Park.
- This weather pattern is influenced by atmospheric energy from a recent typhoon near Tokyo.
- The cold front will also bring light rain to the San Francisco Bay Area, an uncommon event for August.
- By next week, temperatures in California are expected to return to above-normal levels.