California Forecast Shows Snow in August for First Time in 20 Years

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A cold front is moving in and will drop temperatures by around 10 degrees below normal, bringing possible snowfall to some areas.

The National Weather Service office in Hanford, California, warned of an unusual weather pattern set to bring snow to the Sierra Nevada this weekend.The forecast comes as states in the Midwest, Northeast and Pacific Northwest are expecting daily highs more commonly associated with fall weather, as a cold front brings a temporary respite from summer heat. Some temperatures will be as much as 15 degrees below average for this time of year.

'The office included a graph with the post showing the probability of 24-hour snowfall rates exceeding half an inch. On Saturday morning, chances ranged from 10 to 25 percent, jumping to as high as 40 percent by Saturday evening. Sunday morning also could bring a risk of snow. The best chances for snow will occur in the high country in Yosemite National Park, the NWS said.

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