Overview

• A powerful blizzard has hit the Sierra Nevada, closing major roads including Interstate 80 and causing widespread power outages.
• Blizzard warnings are extended as communities struggle to dig out from under record snowfall, with more snow expected.
• Ski resorts and local businesses face closures and limited operations due to heavy snow and dangerous winds.
• Meteorologists warn of continued extreme weather, including additional heavy snowfall and high winds, making travel extremely dangerous.
• Residents and visitors are urged to prepare for extended disruptions and heed travel advisories.