An incoming front brought precipitation to northern California. The precipitation was enhanced by upslope flow near Mount Shasta, leading to heavy snow at higher elevations.
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An incoming front brought precipitation to northern California. The precipitation was enhanced by upslope flow near Mount Shasta, leading to heavy snow at higher elevations.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
The Mount Shasta Ski Resort at elevation 5500 feet reported 12 inches of new snow in 24 hours, ending at around 0600 PDT on 03/26/19.
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