Key takeaways:
- A rare blizzard warning issued for Southern California mountains, with up to 5 feet of snow and winds up to 75 mph.
- A coast-to-coast storm is set to hit California, bringing warnings of floods and blizzards.
- In Michigan, a historic ice storm has left nearly 1 million homes and businesses without power, and Portland, Oregon, experienced its second-snowiest day on record.
A rare blizzard warning was issued for Southern California mountains early Friday morning, with forecasters predicting up to 5 feet of snow at higher elevations. Winds are expected to gust up to 75 mph, increasing the risk of avalanches.
At the same time, a coast-to-coast storm is set to hit California, bringing warnings of floods and blizzards. To help those stuck in their cars, the city is waiving fines for vehicles that are left in the snow.
In Michigan, a historic ice storm has left nearly 1 million homes and businesses without power. The storm set an 80-year record of 14.4 inches of snow on January 21, 1943.
In the west, Portland, Oregon, experienced its second-snowiest day on record Wednesday, with over 10 inches of snow.
The rare blizzard warning in Southern California is expected to bring extreme weather conditions, while other parts of the country are still recovering from the winter storm. Residents are urged to take caution and stay safe.
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