The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: California mountains to be slammed with up to 12 feet of snow
Start your day with the latest weather news – A major snowstorm is underway in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Blizzard conditions are likely with up to 12 feet of snow possible. Plus, a historic wildfire is ongoing across the Texas Panhandle.
Massive snowstorm set to dump 10-12 feet of snow in California's Sierra Nevada
Dangerous blizzard conditions are pummeling the Sierra Nevada through the weekend with ferocious wind gusts and snow totals expected to climb over 10 feet.
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California mountains to be slammed by up to 12 feet of snow
A life-threatening snowstorm continues to pummel California's Sierra Nevada mountains as up to 12 feet of snow is possible by the time the system moves out.
Intense blizzard conditions are expected as winds will whip to more than 100 mph at some of the highest mountain peaks. Travel is not advised due to the anticipated reduced visibility on roads and mountain passes.
(FOX Weather)
Deadly wildfires rage in Texas, Oklahoma
Historic wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma have torched more than 1 million acres. One of those fires, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, located in the Texas Panhandle, is the largest wildfire in the state's history. Hutchinson County officials said one person was killed, and dozens of structures were damaged.
While the area saw a bit of a reprieve from winds on Thursday, stronger winds, dry conditions and warmer temperatures are expected for Friday.
Drone video shows devastating aftermath from Texas Smokehouse Creek Fire
Drone video over the towns of Stinnett and Fritch, Texas show scorched homes and properties from the Smokehouse Creek Fire. The blaze has consumed more than 1 million acres, becoming the largest in Texas history. (Video credit: Allen Garland via Storyful)
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