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A blizzard has dumped over 7-8 feet of snow over the Sierra Nevada lately, and they are suffering from more snow as the storm refuses to let up. Constant snowfall has been bombarding the area for days, knocking out power, bringing down trees, and closing major highways and roads all over the area. Totals of 10-12 feet have fallen in parts of California such as Huntington Lake, and other places are receiving over 3 feet per day. Yosemite National Park has 15 feet of snow on the ground and temporarily closed for a while before reopening solely during afternoon hours. Entire buildings and vehicles have been buried in the snow, barricading people into their homes and cars. Winter storm warnings are in place across California, Nevada, Colorado, and Idaho as the storm produces winds of over 180 mph to add to the danger, making travel impossible. Officials have warned of a high avalanche danger -- avalanches can bury people and buildings in up to 30 feet of snow as of the current conditions -- causing many ski resorts in the area to close, and more snow is on the way. Unfortunately, the snow does not seem to be letting up, and widespread totals of 10-11 feet are projected across the Sierra Nevada by mid-week. Meanwhile, some mountain peaks and snowy areas are projected to receive over 15 feet, which is a whole season's worth of snow! This blizzard does have one big upside, though: water. The western United States has been suffering from a drought recently, but these huge amounts of snowfall will soon melt and seep into the ground, replenishing the area's supply of water for irrigation and daily use.
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