Low pressure moved over northern California and brought a short period of heavy snow to the Lake Tahoe area on the 22nd.
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Low pressure moved over northern California and brought a short period of heavy snow to the Lake Tahoe area on the 22nd.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
Ten to 18 inches of snow fell near the Sierra crest above 6500-7000 feet and in the higher elevations south of Lake Tahoe, with 5 to 10 inches below 6500 feet and around the shores of Lake Tahoe.
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