Up to seven feet (2.1 meters) of snow were expected to hit hills around LA, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, as it warned of "extremely dangerous mountain conditions." A blizzard warning, in effect from Friday morning, is the first one forecasters have raised in the area since 1989. While downtown Los Angeles was not expected to see any of the white stuff, there are plenty of mountains nearby. "Areas above the snowline will likely see a combination of strong winds and heavy snow," the NWS in Hanford said. NWS Twin Cities posted a picture of deep snow drifts outside their office, and warned drivers to take care.
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