Temporary ski resort closures or terrain suspensions aren’t uncommon, particularly in the Sierra Nevada, where storms can produce feet of snow all at once. Ski resorts need time to mitigate avalanche danger, which spikes when large amounts of snow fall. High winds can make it unsafe to operate chairlifts, too.

A tree fell onto a Nevada County home during Tuesday morning's snowstorm, leaving one woman stunned as she returned from work to find her bedroom destroyed.

A hiker was rescued by helicopter after a California creek rapidly rose 3 feet during a winter storm, cutting off their escape route.

Nevada County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that six skiers in a group of 16 have survived the avalanche and are waiting to be rescued, but 10 of the skiers are still missing. The group consisted of four ski guides with 12 clients.

Heavy snow and unsafe travel have closed several Northern California schools on Tuesday, with some districts set to reassess conditions before reopening.

Strong winds combined with the wet weather could create dangerous conditions for outdoor recreation, according to the NWS.

Another wave of heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to sweep across the region Tuesday night, bringing risks of flash flooding, rock and mudslides and debris flows, as well as high winds and mountain snow.

Northern California is seeing low snow, traffic delays and more as a winter storm system moves through the state.

A storm that is bringing piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain to the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.