Sierra Nevada Under Winter Storm Warning with Heavy Snow and High Winds; Northwest California Faces High Surf

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for California's Sierra Nevada, anticipating over 20 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 90 mph, making travel hazardous and potentially causing power outages. Concurrently, a High Surf Warning is active for Northwest California, with waves reaching 25 to 35 feet. These conditions pose significant risks to travel and coastal safety across the region.