"It's definitely unexpected to see snow at Minaret Vista, a lookout point south-east of Yosemite national park in August. 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. Rich highlighted the rarity of the occurrence, stating, "It made for a day I won't soon forget, and a unique reminder of why I love serving in this area."
The National Weather Service noted that Yosemite has not seen August snow for at least 20 years, marking this event as particularly rare. Snow also fell at Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe ski resorts with officials commenting, "This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain."
In Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 3 inches of snow fell according to the weather service. However, most areas got just a dusting, and summertime temperatures were expected to return within 24 hours, showing the fleeting nature of this unusual weather pattern.
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