The National Weather Service reported that more than 235,000 homes, businesses and other power customers in California and Nevada had been left in the dark due to the severe weather. High winds caused numerous power outages and heavy rainfall and snowfall caused flooding, water rescues, and disabled vehicles. US Highway 101 and Interstate 80 were partially closed due to multiple spinouts, and residents were advised to avoid travel due to the hazardous conditions. The severe weather is a relief for drought-stricken California, bringing 4 feet of snow to the high Sierra Nevada and 5.46 inches of rain to downtown San Francisco.
