California Snow Storm 2024 Pictures. Californians in the sierra nevada mountains were battered by feet of snow and hurricane force winds over the weekend, closing highways. From buried vehicles to other shocking scenes, these are the images we won’t soon forget from the incredible sierra snowstorm.

A winter storm watch was in place for the northern sierra nevada above 3,500 feet (1,066 meters), where 15 inches (38 cm) of snow was possible over two days. California highway hit by historic blizzard over the weekend was the scene of a notorious 19th century disaster that led to cannibalism.