Summary
California is experiencing unusual weather with both heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada and tornado warnings in the Central Valley. The National Weather Service has reported severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes, along with significant snowfall expected in the mountains.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for parts of California's Central Valley.
- There are also warnings for heavy mountain snow in the Sierra Nevada.
- Up to 48 inches of snow is expected in the mountain areas by late Sunday.
- The same weather system is causing severe thunderstorms and potential for hail.
- Such significant winter storms are rare for California this late in the season.
- Tornadoes are uncommon in California, with an average of only eight per year.
- Affected areas include central and northern parts of California, including San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.
- The severe weather is predicted to make travel dangerous, especially in the mountains.
