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Sierra Nevada buried under up to 11 feet of snow as more arrives
United States
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 5:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Sierra Nevada has received up to 11 feet of snow, with additional snowfall expected.
SO WHAT?
Extreme snowfall can trigger avalanches, travel disruption and strain regional infrastructure.
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