Central Sierra, California – The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported in a 9:35 a.m. update on November 5, 2025, that the incoming storm had arrived, bringing snow and powerful winds to the region.

According to the lab, conditions quickly intensified, describing it as a heavy snowfall event with strong gusts sweeping across the area.

Most of the precipitation, however, is expected to fall as rain, meaning little to no lasting accumulation is anticipated.

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