Snow apocalypse in the USA! Snowdrifts up to 5 meters high in California

On the eve of the New Year, a new natural disaster struck the United States. The western states of the United States have been hit by record frost and snowfalls. A massive winter storm hit California, causing chaos in the Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada regions. In the area of ​​Lake Tahoe, about five meters of snow fell. Scientists from the University of California note that December was the snowiest month on record. Almost the same numbers were last recorded in 1970. Due to bad weather, numerous traffic jams formed on the roads, partially cut off electricity, canceled or delayed flights. Local authorities are urging residents to be extra careful, stay home and, if possible, refrain from long-distance travel. Scientists predict California will be cooler and wetter after a year of historic drought and wildfires in 2022. Over the past two winters, the amount of snow cover at the end of winter has been only half of the historical average. Snow in the Sierra Nevada, Mount Shasta and Trinity Mountains in the north of the state is a key driver of California’s water supply. Accumulating mainly from December to March, this frozen reservoir of water melts and provides nearly a third of the state’s water supply.