Californians experienced heavy snow and record-setting snowpack after winter storms unloaded.
This week, the latest weather forecasts said heavy snow would continue.
The early beginning of March became troublesome for Californians after winter storms dumped massive snow in the region, causing many Californian residents to become stranded at their homes.
In January, Reuters and the BBC News reported that California experienced relentless rain, resulting in widespread flooding and evacuations.
Heavy snow in California
San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California on March 3, 2023 in Crestline, California. Record-setting snowpack unleashed in California. This week, the latest weather forecasts showed that heavy snow is expected to continue that could become helpful for drought conditions.
Recently, The New York Times and Associated Press (AP) reported that the heavy snow in California caused snow emergency, especially in San Bernardino County.
The heavy snow caused many to be stranded California without power.
The AP said that about 13 counties in California were under a state of emergency.
According to the New York Times, rescue operations and clearing efforts were ongoing, especially in San Bernardino Mountains.
In the latest weather forecast, another round of heavy snow is expected to dump in parts of California.
AccuWeather reported that heavy snow is forecasted in midweek in Northern California, Sierra Nevada and Northern Sacramento Valley.
Until Wednesday, the forecast explained that snow could cause road closures and possible avalanches in Reno, San Francisco and Fresno.
Residents in the affected areas should resupply for possible winter storms and heavy snow this week.
Furthermore, slower commutes and travel disruptions could unfold due to the snowy conditions.
There is also a possibility of power outages due to freezing temperatures.
On the other hand, CNN reported that the snowpack in parts of California helped improve the drought conditions.
Based on the report from US Drought Monitor, there is about 49% of California state in drought conditions, showing a significant improvement due to heavy rain in January and massive snow in February.
According to CNN, survey manager Sean de Guzman from Department of Water Resources explained that the current snowpack could rival the 1982 to 1983 snowpack record.
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The record-setting snowpack was shown in the significant snow in Sierra Nevada that serves a crucial reservoir in California.
Heavy snow tips at home
March 03, 2023 in Twin Bridges, California.
Recent reports showed that many Californian homes became trapped after the record-setting snow conditions.
Snow preparedness during winter storms is essential to prevent injuries and casualties.
The clearing efforts could take days, depending on the situation.
As a result, homeowners should prepare for possible winter storms that could result in the same situation.
Here are essential safety tips during the blast of heavy snow.
Keep updated with the weather in California.
Whether your area is prone to heavy snow, keeping updated with the weather is essential. Homeowners can become better prepared for what is ahead.
Homeowners should have multiple sources of news, from local radio stations, televisions and gadgets.
Equip your home with disaster preparedness.
Homeowners should keep emergency tools and kits when heavy snow unleashes, trapping them inside their homes.
Power outages could also become a problem, making the situation difficult.
Homeowners should have the following:
- Snow shovel
- Non-perishable food supply.
- Enough bottled water supply
- Battery-operated radio
- Battery-operated flashlights
- Full-charged mobile phone and power bank
- List of numbers of family members and nearby rescue authorities.
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