Bringing fierce winds, bitter cold, and often heavy snow, blizzards are known as the most severe type of winter storm. And while they're a regular occurrence in most of the US, one surprising snow storm has brought dangerous blizzard conditions to parts of California and Nevada in early March 2024. With wind gusts reportedly reaching 190 mph (305 km/h), cars were left stranded as the storm forced officials to shut down a stretch of Interstate 80.
From Sierra Nevada to Lake Tahoe, check out this gallery as winter storm alerts remain across the region.