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Sun Aug 25, 2024, 02:31 AM Aug 25

California experiences rare August snowfall in Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth

California experiences rare August snowfall in Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth

By Amy Maetzold
Updated on: August 24, 2024 / 1:42 PM PDT / KCAL News

A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.

The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24.


Rare August snowfall spotted in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista.
MADERA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

"While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

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California experiences rare August snowfall in Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 25 OP
there was a snow warning for yosemite valley and confiremed snow in oakhurst. AllaN01Bear Aug 25 #1
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