A severe blizzard is currently affecting California and Nevada, causing significant disruptions including road closures, power outages, and posing life-threatening conditions in certain areas. The unusual weather event has led to the closure of key highways such as Interstate 80 and has impacted tens of thousands of households with a loss of electricity. Authorities have been urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors due to the hazardous conditions created by heavy snowfall and strong winds. The Sierra Nevada mountains and areas around Lake Tahoe are particularly affected, with over 10 feet of snow expected at higher elevations, leading to “high to extreme” avalanche dangers. The National Weather Service has issued warnings regarding “extremely dangerous to impossible” driving conditions, mainly due to blowing snow and wind gusts exceeding 100mph. The storm has also forced the closure of businesses and ski resorts, while Yosemite National Park announced a temporary closure. Despite the severe weather, some individuals have attempted to travel to the mountains for skiing. Emergency services and utility companies are working to manage the situation and restore services, but continued snowfall and adverse conditions are complicating these efforts.