"It's not every day you get to spend your birthday surrounded by a winter wonderland in the middle of summer," said Madera County Deputy Sheriff Larry Rich, reflecting on the unexpected snow at Minaret Vista.
The National Weather Service reported that snow has fallen overnight in the Sierra Nevada range, with a unusual August snowfall last seen in this region back in 2003.
Highway 89 through Lassen Volcanic National Park was closed due to an estimated 3 inches of snow, illustrating how severe the weather system has been across California.
Rain in northern Nevada affected the annual Burning Man festival, leading to entrance gate closures and evoking memories of last year's muddy conditions.
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