"Dangerous and potentially life-threatening snow related impacts are likely for mountain, desert, and foothill roadways in southern California," the National Weather Service (NWS) said. "Multiple rounds of heavy snowfall coupled with strong winds will lead to blizzard conditions over some of the higher terrain and mountain passes. "The reality is that the fact that the climate is several degrees warmer in California than it used to be makes low (elevation) snow events less likely. "Expect potential for very heavy rain, road flooding, small hail, & gusty winds. "Winter weather was also making life difficult in other parts of the West, with roads closed in Wyoming, and Oregon reporting near-record snow.
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