Rare winter storm in California l GMA

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[@bakenumber4]

Hopefully the snow fall in California and in other states out West will help with the drought problem.

[@hopespringseternal2624]

It already has. We are out of the drought, now, in much of the state of California.

[@doriwilson6991]

@@hopespringseternal2624 as long as the powers that be that are in control of the water resources like our dams don't do like the last good rain season and release a lot of water in anticipation for the snow melt we should be good. Let the reservoirs fill up and over if necessary. They need to store as much as they can without harming the water natural environment of water flow to the ocean to keep the saltwater from invading freshwater waters estuary.

[@TheIBROWman]

It does but all temporary. Drought will return. Our storm drainage and concrete LA River is designed to get all the water out of the city and dumps it rigjt back into the ocean as fast as possible. Good for flooding prevention but really bad for preserving/keeping the water. Prevents it from soaking into the soil and aqueducts

[@mtnride4930]

@Crazy_Clown_In_Town 45 lakes in California and a number of them are either almost at full pool or over and that is without the sierra snow melt. California should have built many many ponds to recharge the aquifer in the state but no they are letting more water go to the ocean

[@evankline7850]

​​@@mtnride4930 yeah its sad.. there's a really good documentary opb produced that shows in detail the timelines and projects that stared back in the mid 20th century to divert the water from the north of California to the sunny south, by creating the "la River" and the endless canals that feed fruit and veggies farms that literally feed the entire world... all without at the least building backup reservoirs along the way... well here's what you get after all that. I employ everyone to watch or at least research the plight of California's agricultural/resource system and to learn from it... for it is a complete and utter failure to the human race.

[@GrandCanyonTV]

When it snows in California, scientifically it's called legit snow.

[@ldo1308]

It snows in California literally every winter. Usually in spring and fall too. I've seen it snow in California on the 4th of July

[@yurimane2989]

@@ldo1308big bear mostly every year and wrightwood

[@westbdeon]

Keep it coming! I remember the several months of hot weather too well. Let it rain baby! The sierra nevada snowpack is finally getting some decent contributions this year.

[@mtnride4930]

250% above normal with a number of the 45 plus lakes at nearly full pool or over right now, which means California which did not use good judgement and build lots of ponds to recharge the aquafer will let lots of water just flow to the ocean AGAIN.

[@EricBarthDev]

but what about the *crisis* of climate change ? [/said in a very whiny voice]

[@Mrbfgray]

@@EricBarthDev Drought, floods, hot and cold ALL attributed to the Anthropocentric climate farce....OH!...don't forget Earthquakes and solar storms.

[@Rhaspun]

Last year there were brown patches of ground showing through much of the snowpack. It was a miserable year for snow last year. A fraction of the snowpack we got this year.

[@dwjoseph59]

A good point: plenty of rain & snow is good for cali & the west coast overall. A bad point: too much rain & snow over a short period of time is very bad!!

[@firstnamelastname6699]

excellent analysis

[@bidenbrain9amto8pm]

California has a bunch of snowflakes only fitting

[@3milo_lens]

I’ve learned this, vey bad indeed

[@jessemac3067]

Check what Canada gets in places lmao. Look at Buffalo even lmao. That's when it's a problem. Only thing bad for Cali about this, is I bet no one has winter tires. So alot of bad situations I'm sure.

[@Betonrg]

The snow in the sierra nevada melts gradually. Sierra Nevada has a media of 300 inches of snow every winter and is almost always possible to see snow in summer on the peaks

[@juggalojohn60]

Rains putting out 2013 wildfires still burning

[@bakenumber4]

Wow, it's still burning? If so that's crazy.

[@juggalojohn60]

@@bakenumber4 yes I'm with the Forest Preserve rangers deployed to the area .

[@klausthedog9670]

2012 fires went out?

[@negativenarwhals]

uhh.. what?

[@loydamedina235]

I don't understand why people go out and drive knowing what the weather is like!

[@doriwilson6991]

I agree. If you don't need to be in this weather stay home.

[@ausername7470]

People gotta work

[@laishaxaylen1]

People have places to be. Unfortunately some jobs aren’t as understanding abt weather conditions so if you gotta pay the bills, you gotta take the risk.

[@calgar42k]

Are you really surprised by the average american stupidity?

[@ausername7470]

@@laishaxaylen1 exactly, some people can't afford to not go to work, because if they don't they might have to choose between eating full meals or having the lights on

[@zipcode9]

My son is stranded on top of Grapevine at the Flying J truck stop. There's blizzard conditions and the snow is so deep in the parking lot, he can't even move his truck.

[@lisalee2885]

Santa Clarita and Canyon Country got snow too

[@alphaomega5909]

At least I hope that C-store/truck stop is stocked well with food n water?

[@sunnyhill5119]

Praying for your son.💯🙏✝️

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Your great grandkids will hear about the time grandpa was stuck on the Grapevine. 😄

[@GH-bg7dw]

The Grapevine smells like cow poop!

[@devildoll9929]

California has winter rain storms every year. Winter snow storms are rarer, but they still happen every year in the Sierra, Tehachapis and Cascade range.

[@leodalkey651]

I've lived in Northern CA for about 33 years and this is the wettest I've seen it since the El Nino event in 96. Fortunately the city has much better drainage infrastructure these days.

[@ldo1308]

California isn't a city

[@leodalkey651]

@@ldo1308 Lol i dont like to say what city im from on social networking.

[@hopespringseternal2624]

Ditto! I remember that 96 event well. We had a creek running through our property and it overflowed its banks. Fortunately it did not come near our house. But the ponds down the street filled up and it was all so beautiful!

[@adlihkristopher2906]

Praying 🙏 for everyone in this cold ❄ winter storm stay warm.

[@pepperpower1652]

Can you pray for the whole country? If the W*H*0*. Take over,WE are done

[@theshowman1000]

@meh god is the divine light

[@marshallbowdrie8562]

@drwllcehow is that any more absurd than your theory?

[@Edwxrd69]

God is a dimension to merge with, it is the most subtle. Anyone can and everyone must inevitably reach it. Bramacharya and intense sadhana will yield unto you infinite power knowledge and ecstasy. Good luck 🙏 Rama Rama Rama

[@Tubalcain422]

@JAKE FALL GOT SLAPPED AROUND BAD!!!! I think we can all thank god for global warming. It has given us snow in Southern California.

[@juliew.2165]

We've heard complaints of DROUGHTS in CA! This would give the ground much needed moisture for a better spring crop. POWER is down, happily NOT everyone is using electric stoves yet!

[@Rhaspun]

Last year the feeble snowpack we had and combined with the dry ground. Some of the snow melt runoff was absorbed into the ground. This year with the heavy rain everywhere the snow runoff will flow better this year.

[@Bendigo1]

This is actually NORMAL, but it has not been normal in such a long time that is has become RARE.

[@GordoGambler]

It happened in 2019. MORON.

[@shy3805]

Exactly

[@Tubalcain422]

Must be global warming.

[@Beltfedshooters]

It was just snowing in Rancho Cucamonga all the way down to the 210 freeway.

[@gaywizard2000]

I can't read that without the California accent!

[@eboniethomas4311]

Yelp same in Redlands

[@foxthorne]

Was snowing in San Bernardino city

[@jeffreyhusack2400]

For all of the smart people , how do you charge your car when there's no power ?

[@cc8751]

Plug it into a gas powered generator 😆

[@kevinkaaz7720]

How do you pump the gas out of the station tanks when there is no power? ( As I am currently in my EV charging it in CA)

[@jeffreyhusack2400]

@@kevinkaaz7720 I have a large generator ,and keep my tank full and also have plenty of stored gas 😊 ,you are lucky to have power this viedo said many are with out , I live in the country and am prepared for Anything that comes my way

[@frankreynolds9930]

@@jeffreyhusack2400 You should know that using gas generator to charge their vehicles is still more efficient than using gas powered cars. So it's not a big gotcha moment you think it is.

[@frankreynolds9930]

@@jeffreyhusack2400 Nope. You can charge an ev with as small as 3.3 kw generator.

[@gpg9516]

It’s February… although it’s been quite awhile, 30-35 years, these storms HAVE happened before.

[@GH-bg7dw]

Yup! We had snow in North Hollywood back in the 70's Rosco bl. trafic was real slow! I live in Canada now! Snow is part of my life for 4 months out of the year!

[@trishaann993]

It does snows in some parts of California every year..like in Beaumont, and Banning...in InlandEmpire.....but not as bad as this...

[@DanO530.8]

Chip and Caltrans and department of transportation thank you for help keeping us safe ice is very dangerous and homeless people stay warm if you can theres a purpose for you that’s why your sill alive so stay warm god bless

[@burtcooper612]

"LA river"😆that ain`t a river, it`s a ditch.

[@ketolifestyle68]

i grew up in kenmore ny,, near buffalo,., i love the snow we got today but we didnt bring our shovels, too bad it wasnt here for christmas,..

[@darkhorse7424]

🎶 It Never Rain In Southern California 🎼

[@gaywizard2000]

Rains

[@Thunder_Dome45]

The atmosphere is getting pretty bad dropping winter weather, right in the winter time. Insane!

[@Aesthetycs]

God finally answered to Ariana’s prayer.

[@hopespringseternal2624]

He answered mine, also. Twice so far this season. He is good. He did not have to send the precipitation to us!

[@stephaniedeegan853]

Well they certainly need the water. Unfortunately most will be run off. Snow would be so much better.

[@jonmcfarland3832]

Weak report. Its rare for southern Ca to get a cold storm and a lot of rain like this storm. Southern Ca is only like 20% of Ca, if that. Northern Ca got hit with the cold storm too and low snow but it happens every couple of years. Too bad they didnt report on Tahoe area. The Sierra Nevada mountains get quite a bit of snow every year. Most ski resorts have a 10-15 foot base right now.

[@lowkeyextravert]

Last weekend it was 70 degrees, Monday winds up to 60 mph and Thursday hail out of nowhere. I haven't seen snow in 20 years! It's kinda overrated 5/10.

[@annebritraaen2237]

Who would've thought? You got more snow than I do here in Norway.

[@xxxYYZxxx]

A tree falls in Redlands, and a car crashes in Pomona, and there's flooding at an intersection in San Fernando - all spread out over 60+ miles, but the news clips make it seem like the whole place is flooded at once. 😉

[@alexreid2393]

They are so good at making things seem like what they’re not.

[@dln3472]

Extreme is the new norm. Stay safe y'all ❄️

[@chasedirtbike4155]

This is normal over a period of time. so yea, it's the old normal. It happened 25 years ago, 40 years ago 65 years ago, so theres that.

[@lisalee2885]

Santa Clarita got lots of snow this morning 😁🙏😁

[@crustykangaroo5880]

All these warm states are getting snow but Eastern PA barely got any snow this year. It seems like we get more little snow each year.

[@doriwilson6991]

To bad they don't find a way to store that water for future use

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

I've said that for years, even homeowners can't use rain barrels to water their lawns...

[@robbie5138]

Ummm we have plenty of places to store it, we just don't need it all at once just like anywhere else. Too much rain at one time is a problem if it's spread out it's manageable. Also you may just wanna look at a Map most rivers that start in say the Sierras never makes it to the ocean. We have 1300 reservoirs and probably 50k small private lakes to store water, it's not like we have tunnels that go directly into our ground water basin it needs to soak through the soil.

[@bidenbrain9amto8pm]

Store it at the bordsr and make a border wall but it will melt eventuality

[@doriwilson6991]

@@robbie5138 Umm if this were true then why is southern California reliant on water that comes from the Colorado river that is pumped into huge pipes that go through the Rockies and to reservoirs in the Los Angeles basin? Or the water that is sent through the Delta-Mendota canal to areas like Fresno and Bakersfield? Where do you people think that water you use comes from? It's not the ocean.

[@cc8751]

They whine when they don't get moisture, then they whine when they do.

[@InkRelic]

Ah yes, because there’s nothing more secure than all that fresh water going back into ocean 👍

[@davidalanjonesridge9874]

My home town is Ogden, Utah. I currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska. I had my boot at MCRD San Diego, State Side as at Pendleton. At Pendleton, back in the late 1960's it snowed in the morning and it melted once it touched ground. The little hops or "dancing" people were doing to stay warm. But concerning the current event, and the novelty of the thing: the fun of the snow ball fights, the snow angels, and snow "men" sculpted. With my next notation I want to use the word stupid but I should rather say "unwise", in driving on this stuff, if you do not know how to turn into the skid stay home. If you do not know how to adjust your driving habits on this stuff stay home.

[@missingremote4388]

I've seen snow every year on active duty Norfolk, JAX fla, israel, italy, VA. -again, California, Japan Fuji, Australia in July, And Va. again 8 tours 4 wartime zone. Navy

[@bidenbrain9amto8pm]

California has a bunch of snowflakes only fitting

[@lisarussell8874]

I was in that snow in San Diego as a preschooler in a little play that had been scheduled for an outside performance!!

[@sandieserrano2425]

We lived in Vista when the snow happened. My dad was in Vietnam and we made snow balls and put them in the freezer to show him when he came back

[@adlihkristopher2906]

Wow have friends from Omaha Nebraska but they're living here in the u.s.v.i st-Thomas

[@henrysantos121]

Stay warm fellas, God bless you all.🙏.

[@wildernesscanoeassociation]

Hey California, how's it going? Your friend, Canada.

[@emadstarns291]

Finally California gets snow

[@Betonrg]

California gets a lot of snow in its mountains. Much much more in the sierra nevada, but not in the coast and this time got a lot in its hills close to L.A and San Francisco

[@dorawilliams4628]

Be safe people 🙏

[@johnnysin9594]

God is pure love

[@patmurray8265]

Your words have absolutely nothing to do with this story. Christians always have a hard time focusing I guess.

[@Foodforthoght]

I love California

[@louiseturner9811]

Me too❣️❣️👍👍

[@kevincarr335]

I left 20 years ago. Saved a fortune in tax free Nevada

[@bobjoe5937]

Commiefornia

[@bidenbrain9amto8pm]

California a bunch a snowflakes only fitting

[@510willie1]

Me toooooooooo❤❤❤ CA Oakland especially

[@danielgriffin8132]

Snow and surfboards, he'll yes.

[@leolionroarrrrrrr5509]

I couldn’t imagine the areas I used to live in socal ,covered in snow.

[@skyworks1621]

What about doing something with that Lax river. In summer that would be very helpfull. Just saying, I dont know I live in Europe.

[@xxxYYZxxx]

The LA river has been mismanaged as a storm drain, everything flows straight to the ocean. The nearby Santa Ana river collects water in countless man-made pools all along the riverbed, to recharge the groundwater.

[@JPdynabook]

Keep track of weather updates through local news channels or weather apps to stay aware of the storm's progress and any emergency alerts.

[@Shred_Tube]

holy cow youre a genius, i never wouldve thought of that

[@richardt1792]

Given that it never rains in California, whenever it stops raining, the sun comes out, I assume its over. I get ready to go out, the sky turns dark, I see a flash, thunder, and another downpour.

[@J.Folkss]

Sacramento is crazy man snow blizzards hail of size softballs stay safe y’all

[@chameleon4206]

WOW

[@theshield1613]

Sacramento is crazy in general

[@J.Folkss]

Guys I’m kidding it’s partly cloudy over here lol

[@JoBloxJ27]

and NYC still hasn't had snow this year!

[@rebelfighter5249]

Something tells me the Big One won't be too far behind.

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

We're fine an it's somewhat normal now , I'm born an raised in SoCal an it did show but it's not sticking an I live near the mountains... power did go out for 5 min an came back on

[@charleskim1540]

OMG.

[@martinr8278]

Wow. Enjoy California! Early spring here in Ohio. Beautiful weather 🥇🏆❤️

[@ldo1308]

It snows here in California every year. But I've been in ice storms and blizzards in Ohio too

[@martinr8278]

@@ldo1308 Ohio‘s last so-called blizzard was many years ago. The true blizzard was in the late 70s so quite honestly we haven’t had any ice storms or blizzards for many years. California needs the snow for their drive conditions. Ohio has not had winter at all this year.

[@coldspring624]

Snow flakes in California.....imagine that

[@onemoredoll5791]

Such drama...there's no end in sight! Geez. Yes...we have snow. Its amazing.

[@GordoGambler]

Winter is weather. Summer is GloBULL WARMING !!!!

[@InkRelic]

@@GordoGambler Since when did people say it wasn’t weather? I mean… it’s a weather forecast mr crack pot.

[@Ez1DD]

On a positive note though.. this will help out California's drought problem.

[@cjhatesu]

1:24 lmao they were already on a spare tire. Bad luck bud!

[@Somewondude]

he said INVASIVE eucalyptus trees haha

[@hampdog5716]

Are they not? Never been to CA

[@doriwilson6991]

It's true. Not a native California species. Actually not American either. I believe that they were brought in from Australia.

[@gaywizard2000]

Consider them the Taylor Greenes/ George Santos of the California ecosystem!

[@GordoGambler]

They really are horrible trees.

[@halon7476]

Sorry.. From Canada 🇨🇦❄

[@EnsonAvenson]

It's February and it always snows in February

[@GordoGambler]

Al Gore said your kids will never see snow again. LOL hahahahahahahahahahaha

[@straphaus8311]

And we here in New York wondering where is the snow ❄️..smh🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ladybug4207]

Why don't we just put the power lines underground like gas lines? Then no outages

[@bakenumber4]

It would flood when the rain got heavy.. that's why they don't burry telephone lines.

[@gaywizard2000]

Earthquakes?

[@ladybug4207]

@@bakenumber4 wouldn't matter if they are in weatherproof tubing

[@janelane1912]

ok but at :57 that car is not allowing that plow at all to do their job. I guess they aren't use to seeing those though.

[@oliverrando6463]

Snow in california this is getting serious

[@oscarsanchez6440]

🎶 Let it rain. Let it rain. Let it rain.🎶

[@bertono498]

I see weather in United States recently is surprising a lot

[@chasedirtbike4155]

That happens in a country full a narcassists

[@whoabuddy9717]

Oh! Since it's getting colder California can raise the gas prices higher!

[@subtleillusions]

If you don't have chains or snow tires, stay off the road. It's not worth getting stranded or injured!

[@trevorjensen2706]

Holy crap...GMA talked about the West Coast? I-80 AND 395 were shut down yesterday for some time with multiple feet of snow, and 100+ mph winds. For my East Coast friends out there, or anyone who decides to visit Lake Tahoe in the winter... Pay attention to forecasts! Don't just rely on the New York based national Meteorologists, as they often completely sweep our weather under the rug. Go to the U.S. National Weather Service. If the Weather Service calls for, "difficult to impossible driving conditions," which is what we have from now through Tuesday, if you drive (NOT recommended), carry extra food, water, blankets, and be aware, as they say, "rescuers may not be able to get to your vehicle for several hours, if not days!" Remember, ANY time you go over the Sierras, bring extra food, water, and blankets. Even in the middle of a hot day in the Summer, a rock slide might close the road for 12+ hours. Have fun, but pay attention to forecasts, and remember to have more than GMA as your weather source, it very well could save your life.

[@quiettornado1970]

and Chicago is having California weather. We've been have a nice 65 degree temperature for a Chicagoan it's perfect weather.

[@edith5558]

Unpredicted weather in California!

[@consciousobjector2507]

Hopefully it will keep snowing!

[@jjtherock4190]

I didn’t even know y’all had hoodies out there

[@johnmickel2330]

Wind in San Diego wind is 4mph to 12 mph they saw was to 60mph to 90 mph-- Anything to watch their the TV's

[@johnmickel2330]

Thanks

[@johnmickel2330]

Thanks- Same tomorrow- 10 mph only channel 9 says 30 to 50 gust 1/2 inch in 1 today is a lot ????

[@SHEMAVXN]

Snow ⛄️???

[@JP-os4zo]

The grapevine wasn’t fun going down it when there was no snow but hey everyone get your sleds let’s go for it

[@anthonyd6370]

what happened to that song it never rains in california?

[@javannecollins414]

The reporter looks like snookie

[@gaywizard2000]

😆

[@lj197847]

This is what California needed . Major Drought ***Remember***

[@DragonKnightMaux]

Everyone crying but I'm out here making the best of it. We're all gonna die someday so if this is a bad thing. Crack open a cold one and let it be 😝

[@beybslifeintheus494]

Keep safe everyone

[@sherimatukonis6016]

Lake arrowhead is at 5000 ft elevation... Isn't snow normal at that height? It's not like they're getting snow on the beach or something.

[@hopespringseternal2624]

actually, they are getting snow on the beach lol

[@Lovelyg11]

Hasn’t snowed here since I was like 10, I am 28…

[@Nessa-lj6wo]

Correction Michigan had over 500K without power for days! Imagine that with the temperature at 18 degrees…God Bless America🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@diamonddecosta9875]

GOD!

[@dewighthackney149]

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces save lives!!

[@mrbard1]

Isnt his how the move The Day After Tomorrow started?

[@dmw4914]

Crazy weather

[@tomboyjessie1352]

No wonder it was raining in California yesterday.

[@GorillaGluee4]

I puffer this more then summer

[@bakenumber4]

What?

[@batmomchannel6343]

Welcome to our winter

[@dottiedots5866]

The ridiculous comment at the end for her to be careful out there. Why did they send her there in the 1st place? Stop this abusive practice of putting humans outside to report how dangerous it is. We get it. We are in it. Stop putting them in danger's way!

[@WheresWaldo05]

Huh? Snows often in the mountains in cali. Be careful on your word choices. Also i was once in Truckee California when i i got hit with a 24 inch snow storm in 24 hours. Not a big deal for me since i am used to it being that i am from Minnesota. Been in 30 inch storms in that span so.

[@chrischamnerlain9829]

With power outages I guess no one's charging their electric car

[@beltrams]

It would be better if ABC News went back to a water mark or smaller insignia in the right corner of the video. The large text banner across the bottom of the video that doesn't fade out blocks too much of the shot. At least fade it out 10 or 20 seconds into the story.

[@GordoGambler]

I still remember how MAD I was when ABC was the first to put their logo on the screen. Maybe about 1973??

[@trishaleaver3581]

Y’all have no right to complain about water and frozen water. You’ve been in a drought for many many years.

[@ldo1308]

It's not that rare. We have winter storms every winter. It snows in California every winter.

[@heuristicalgorithm8465]

They'll probably sue the snow for emotional distress (and win)

[@carloscontreras3633]

Good thing I left from Tijuana.

[@four-turns]

And record sales at north face aaayyyyyeeee or is it marmot

[@averagejoe413]

All that rain running off back to the ocean instead of catching for crops. What a waste of fresh water!

[@normanbrown9225]

ENJOY CALI WHILE U CAN CAUSE ONE DAY IT WILL BE UNDER WATER. 😥

[@kencleg7721]

And they let it all run off into the ocean great job cali

[@hopespringseternal2624]

They HAD to release some of it. Otherwise the dams would have overflowed! Before you make sarcastic remarks, please know what you are talking about.

[@papadre70]

Mother Earth 🌎 and Father Time ⏲️ has had enough.

[@iosmayhem1671]

no such thing as mother earth what is is