The latest bout of harsh, wintry weather to lash California drifted into neighboring states of the Desert Southwest as authorities reported at least five storm-related deaths in and around San Francisco, all from fallen trees. | Reuters
The storm was the product of yet another in a recent succession of “atmospheric rivers”, immense airborne currents of dense water vapor carried aloft from the ocean and flowing overland in bouts of heavy rain and snow.
Five people were killed by trees toppled by high winds across California’s Bay area on Tuesday – two in San Francisco, one in Oakland and one each in Contra Costa County and San Mateo County, according to officials and local media reports.More than 20 other storm-related fatalities have been tallied across California from previous episodes of violent weather this winter.
Initial reports tallied more than 700 incidents of fallen trees and large limbs in San Francisco, as well as reports of shattered glass and other debris blowing off high-rise towers, city officials said.
The storm brought heavy snow to higher elevations. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 feet and locally up to 5 feet, were in the forecast, the weather service said.
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