"We might see some record-breaking numbers in some important locations, from Tahoe to Sacramento to San Francisco. It does help considerably. Has it erased our snow deficit? Nope."
"It's your garden-variety spring storm that comes down the coast of California that we get in April and even into May sometimes. This is on the low end of the storm spectrum in terms of intensity, size, snowfall and all that jazz."
"Roads will get dicey, snow-covered and hazardous over the Sierra, so definitely keep an eye on the traffic and travel conditions."
"Drivers should expect major travel delays, road closures, and chain controls and generally avoid mountain travel over the next two days."
Record heat is causing rapid melting of the Sierra Nevada snowpack. A cold storm is expected to bring several feet of snow, improving conditions slightly. Climate scientist Daniel Swain noted that while April snow is not rare, multiple storms could lead to record precipitation in some areas. However, the snow deficit remains. Meteorologists warn of hazardous travel conditions due to snow-covered roads and advise avoiding mountain travel over the next two days.
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